Ineos Grenadier vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Mercedes-Benz EQB counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQB offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQB is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 211mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 760L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg 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 Mercedes-Benz EQB's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 11.4 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/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.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 495L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $107,000).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 60

The Mercedes-Benz EQB scores 69 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 23 points), value (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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