CUPRA Tavascan vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Drivetrain

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the CUPRA Tavascan is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Space & Comfort

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 40mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 45L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the CUPRA Tavascan's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 10.2 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the CUPRA Tavascan costs about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $48 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (CUPRA Tavascan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Where each one leads

The CUPRA Tavascan: the lower starting price ($66,490 against $84,900), more power (210kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (540L against 495L).

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($840 a year against $888).

The Verdict

CUPRA Tavascan scores higher, 72 vs 69

The CUPRA Tavascan scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 20 points), safety (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 17 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $48 less (17.5 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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