Mercedes EQB vs Nissan Leaf – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Leaf has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Mercedes EQB costs 45900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15098 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes EQB: with 15.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly any more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes EQB performs clearly better – achieving up to 535 km, about 150 km more than the Nissan Leaf.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQB has a clearly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 6.90 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes EQB performs barely noticeable better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB pulls visibly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Nissan Leaf is noticeably lighter – 1580 kg compared to 2105 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQB offers clearly more room – 495 L compared to 394 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQB performs strongly better – up to 1710 L, which is about 920 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes EQB hardly any takes the win – 435 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes EQB proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes EQB is the better all-rounder in this comparison.