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Mercedes-Benz EQV Comparison
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQV - Base
Automatic, 5-door Mpv, Electric, FWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
MPV
Engine size
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Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
150kW / 365Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
7
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Transmission: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 36
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes Augmented Reality: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 12.30
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 8.99
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 26.88
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 13.44
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.78
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.85
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.71
Mode 4 Duration: 0.75
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 110.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 110.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 362
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 204.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 150.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 400.0
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 90.00
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Range (km): 418.00
Range (miles): 259.73
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Touchpad Control: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.1
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 140
Maximum Speed (km/h): 140
Maximum Speed (mph): 87
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 204
Maximum Power (kW): 150
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 150
Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 365
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 42.3
Combined (kWh/100km): 26.3
Combined (kWh/km): 0.6
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.4
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.4
Combined (Wh/km): 263
Combined (Wh/mile): 423
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Platform Code: Ncv2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 163.5
Rear Seat Down (L): 4630
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 36.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 1030
External Dimensions
Overall Height (in): 74.8
Overall Height (mm): 1901
Overall Length (in): 202.4
Overall Length (mm): 5140
Overall Width (in): 75.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 88.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2244
Overall Width (mm): 1928
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 42.3
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12900
Wheelbase (in): 126.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3200
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Driver Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Passenger Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Includes Rear View Camera: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2903
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 6400
Tare Weight (kg): 2903
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
3D Enhancement: yes
Brand: Burmester
Number of Speakers: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Doors: Piano Black
Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 3
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Third Row Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 2+2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 40000
Distance (miles): 24855
Period (Months): 12
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