Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Nissan ARIYA

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 Mercedes-Benz EQB features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz EQB uses a Electric producing 140kW and 385Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 465km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 89mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 29L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg 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 0.1 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 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 (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mercedes-Benz EQB), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 466L), the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($840 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $84,900) and more power (160kW against 140kW).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 69

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 25 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 14 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 9 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).

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