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Mercedes EQB vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQB or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes EQB vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

EQB

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,412 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQB is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQB offers clearly more range – reaching up to 535 km, about 272 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 significantly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

EQB

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 706 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQB holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £45,900
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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Mercedes EQB

The Mercedes EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.

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Reviews Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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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...

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,684 mm
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
435 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mercedes EQB offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes EQB is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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