Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Renault Megane E-Tech
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Renault Megane E-Tech
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$50,000
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 440L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 69
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$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$50,000est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB250
$84,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno
$50,000
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$54,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
About $231 a week in repayments ($54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Finance
≈$231/wk(≈$1,002/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Megane E-Tech at $54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 7 on the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQB
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
Renault Megane E-Tech
None open 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.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
55kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQB features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Megane E-Tech gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with head-up display and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Renault Megane E-Tech responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.
The Renault Megane E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Renault Megane E-Tech is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 60kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech), giving WLTP ranges of 465km and 454km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB) vs 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 484mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 55L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 900kg 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 Renault Megane E-Tech'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 Mercedes-Benz EQB costs about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $72 a year less for the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 900kg).
The Renault Megane E-Tech: more power (160kW against 140kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $840).
The Verdict
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 69
The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 25 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 15 points), value (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech costs about $72 less (16 kWh/100km against 17.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Ways to buy
For the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Finance
≈$231/wk(≈$1,002/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Megane E-Tech at $54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz EQB and Renault Megane E-Tech?
The Renault Megane E-Tech is the cheapest at $50,000 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQB by $34,900.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the most range at 536km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Renault Megane E-Tech accepts the highest DC charging at up to 130kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Renault Megane E-Tech holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). We hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQB, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the largest boot at 495L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Renault Megane E-Tech makes the most power at 160kW. The Renault Megane E-Tech is quickest to 100km/h in 7.4s.
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