Comparison

Kia Niro vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Kia Niro
Kia Niro Electric $39,850
VS
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Plus $53,900
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Best range Kia Niro 253 mi vs 251 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $53,900
Faster charging Mercedes-Benz EQB 45 min vs 32 min
Weighted profile Kia Niro 4.9 vs 4.6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Kia Niro
253 mi vs 251 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $215/mi
Charging winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB
32 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 315 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia Niro
75.3 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia Niro Mercedes-Benz EQB
Trim used Electric 250 Plus
MSRP (USD) $39,850 $53,900
Range 253 mi 251 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 315 Wh/mi • 3.17 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64.8 kWh 66.5 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 85 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 32 min
Roadtrip score 46.3 61.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 50 mi 69 mi
USD per mile of range 158 $/mi 215 $/mi
Top speed 104 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 17 cu ft

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Kia Niro if you want the longer rated range (253 mi vs 251 mi).
  • Choose Mercedes-Benz EQB if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 32 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $215/mi).

Weighted verdict

Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.9 vs 4.6).

Kia Niro4.9 Mercedes-Benz EQB4.6 85 kW45 min 100 kW32 min

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