Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Volkswagen Tayron
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Volkswagen Tayron
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 4 no dataFrom
$48,290
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 345L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 69
Volkswagen Australia offer: Finance offer. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
No end date printed
Offer from Volkswagen Australia, checked 11 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$48,290RRP
- cannot be matched: Electric Driver Seat not offered
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.
Volkswagen Tayron 110TSI Life
$48,290
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $200 a week in repayments ($48,290 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volkswagen Tayron starts $36,610 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Volkswagen Tayron 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 Volkswagen Tayron.
Finance
≈$200/wk(≈$867/mo)
Estimate on the Volkswagen Tayron at $48,290 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 Volkswagen TayronDriva 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 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.
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
Volkswagen Tayron
- REC-006602 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006592 · published 23 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, the electric power steering system under certain driving conditions may become temporarily inoperable.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Volkswagen Tayron counters with 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 Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.
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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. 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, 108mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 150L advantage.
For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg 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 0.7 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron 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 (Volkswagen Tayron).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: more power (140kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 345L).
The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $84,900).
The Verdict
Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 69
The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQB's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 26 points), technology (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 14 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 5 points). Boot space with the seats up: 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.
Ways to buy
For the Volkswagen Tayron.
Finance
≈$200/wk(≈$867/mo)
Estimate on the Volkswagen Tayron at $48,290 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 Volkswagen TayronDriva 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 Volkswagen Tayron?
The Volkswagen Tayron is the cheapest at $48,290 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQB by $36,610.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Volkswagen Tayron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). 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 Mercedes-Benz EQB makes the most power at 140kW.
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