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Mercedes EQB vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQB or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes EQB vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes EQB

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

EQB

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes EQB is only slightly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,192 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 15.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQB. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 154 km more than the Mercedes EQB.

ID.7 Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring offers a bit more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.7 Touring is somewhat faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes EQB tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 159 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, Mercedes EQB is marginally lighter – 2,105 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers moderately more boot space – 605 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 4 L more than the Mercedes EQB.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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.

from £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
Mercedes EQB
VW ID.7 Touring

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes EQB
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,684 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
435 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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