Mercedes-Benz EQB Volvo XC40

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Comparison table

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Mercedes-Benz EQB Volvo XC40
Fuel (differs) Electric Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 56,900 € 42,995
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 75/100 48/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 64/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 70/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 470
Battery (kWh) (differs) 70
Power (hp) (differs) 190 197
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.9 7.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 160 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4684 4440
Width (mm) (differs) 1834 1873
Height (mm) (differs) 1667 1652
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2115 1688
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 100
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1700 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 495 452
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17.5
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.7
Wheelbase (mm) (differs) 2702
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Mercedes battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB · Practicality: Boot 495 l + optional third seat row + towing weight 1,700 kg (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Efficiency: Owner-reported l/100km vs WLTP 6.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Practicality: Boot 452 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, compact-SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC40 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · X243 (facelift 2024)

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Electric compact SUV on an adapted GLB body, optionally with a third seat row (cramped occasional seats). EQB 250+ with about 70 kWh net battery. WLTP around 470 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging peaks relatively low around 100 kW.

Profile · B3/B4 mild-hybride en Recharge (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, shared with the Polestar 2. The B4 mild hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and delivers 197 hp system power. WLTP 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure); owners report higher motorway figures in practice (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 452 l, braked towing weight 2,100 kg. The 2024 facelift brought new headlights and a revised nose.

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