Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Toyota Prado
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Aug 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Toyota Prado
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 408L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 69
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$84,900RRP
- with the Toyota Prado's standard kit: $84,900 (nothing to add)
$72,500RRP
- 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.
Toyota Prado GX Diesel
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $312 a week in repayments ($72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Prado starts $12,400 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Prado does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
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 Toyota Prado.
Finance
≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Toyota PradoDriva 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 5 on the Toyota Prado.
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
Toyota Prado
- REC-006616 · published 3 Jun 2026Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual engine oil pressure light, engine coolant temperature, electrical charge, and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
- REC-006302 · published 5 Mar 2025Due to an error in the fitting instructions for the optional accessory Electric Brake Controller, the Lower Driver’s Airbag Assembly (removed during accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-001320 · published 6 Apr 2020The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019
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.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQB features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Prado gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB stands out with wireless charging and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Prado. 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 Toyota Prado offers cloth.
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 Toyota Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.
The Toyota Prado has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQB is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQB measures 4,684mm long on a 2,829mm wheelbase, 306mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Prado generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 87L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Toyota Prado 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 0.6 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.0 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 fuel for the Toyota Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Prado).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 408L).
The Toyota Prado: the lower starting price ($72,500 against $84,900), more power (150kW against 140kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The Verdict
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 69
The Toyota Prado scores 77 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Prado ahead by 29 points), reliability (Toyota Prado ahead by 9 points), practicality (Toyota Prado ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 408L in the Toyota Prado.
Ways to buy
For the Toyota Prado.
Finance
≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Toyota PradoDriva 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 Toyota Prado?
The Toyota Prado is the cheapest at $72,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQB by $12,400.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota Prado holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). 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 Toyota Prado has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota Prado makes the most power at 150kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is quickest to 100km/h in 8.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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