Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM338,888 against RM278,888 for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric, so the RM60,000 gap has to be justified by packaging. The EQB gives a Malaysian buyer seven seats, a longer 2,829 mm wheelbase and a marginally longer 423 km range. The Volvo hits back hard: 402 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, a 78.0 kWh battery, 460 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty. Range is close; usage is not.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you need seven seats and can accept weaker performance for the extra passenger capacity.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if you want the quicker, more powerful SUV with the bigger battery and longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM278,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQB 7; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 5
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQB 288 hp; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQB 6.2 seconds; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 seconds
- Battery and range: Mercedes-Benz EQB 66.5 kWh and 423 km; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 78.0 kWh and 418 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQB 405 litres; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 460 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888 | RM 278,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 288 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 78.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 423 km✓ | 418 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,684 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,667 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 460 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
EQB
- Seven-seat layout
- Slightly longer 423 km EV range
- Longer 2,829 mm wheelbase
- RM60,000 dearer
- Less power at 288 hp
- Shorter two-year warranty
XC40 Recharge Electric
- Much stronger 402 hp output
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five-year warranty
- Five seats only
- Slightly shorter 418 km EV range
- Higher RM545 yearly road tax
EQB vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQB or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is stronger on performance, battery size, boot space and warranty. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the better fit only if seven seats matter more than acceleration and price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is RM60,000 more expensive than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the longer quoted range, but only just: 423 km versus 418 km for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric.