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Fiat 500 vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mercedes EQB?

Fiat 500 vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,735 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQB. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQB offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 535 km, about 204 km more than the Fiat 500.

EQB

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQB offers clearly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes EQB offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQB offers substantially more boot space – 495 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQB carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQB is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EQB

Mercedes EQB

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 468 - 535 km
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The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Mercedes EQB

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:05:57

A bit boring and no longer up-to-date with its slow charging speed...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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