Geely EX5 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 Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Mercedes-Benz EQB counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 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 Geely EX5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 68.4kWh (Geely EX5) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 475km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Geely EX5) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 69mm 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 302L in the Geely EX5 and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 193L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.8 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 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 $72 a year less for the Geely EX5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $84,900), more power (160kW against 140kW), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $840).

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 302L).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 69

The Geely EX5 scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 20 points), safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 16 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $72 less (16 kWh/100km against 17.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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