Archive
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
SUV · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAiways U5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Archive
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 70.5 kWh
- DC charging
- 90 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
SUV · FWD · 7 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Aiways U5
77
/100
Smart Score verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQB leads
17-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Mercedes-Benz EQB
94
/100
| Score category | A · U5 | B · EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 76/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 90/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 89/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 84/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 79/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 60/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Aiways U5 | B Reference model Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 315 km | 415 km Better |
| Useable battery | 60 kWh | 70.5 kWh |
| Efficiency | 190 Wh/km | 170 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 313 km | 414 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 7 kW | 22 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 90 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 34.0 min | 33.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | Yes Better |
| Battery preconditioning | No | Yes Better |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 Better |
| Cargo volume | 432 L | 495 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,795 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s Better | 8.9 s |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 1,400 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | Not available |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Archive | Archive |
| Available from | October 2020 | October 2023 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 3 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Aiways U5 | B Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | Not listed | Not listed |
| Country Netherlands | Not listed | Not listed |
| Country United Kingdom | Not listed | Not listed |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Aiways U5 trims
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2022
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
Mercedes-Benz EQB trims
-
EQB 250+
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 70.5 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
EQB 250+
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 70.5 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
EQB 250
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
EQB 350 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQB 300 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQB 350 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
EQB 300 4MATIC
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
U5 vs EQB — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQB?
Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Mercedes-Benz EQB has 415 km. That gives Mercedes-Benz EQB a 100 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQB?
Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Mercedes-Benz EQB at 90 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Mercedes-Benz EQB?
Mercedes-Benz EQB leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 17 points: 77/100 versus 94/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Mercedes-Benz EQB?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.