Head-to-head
Mercedes EQB vs Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ starts $4,600 (5%) below the Mercedes EQB. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Mercedes EQB
Mercedes-Benz's seven-seat option in the EQ range — the EQB shares its body and platform with the GLB. The third row is best for small children but the format gives Mercedes shoppers a 7-seat EV that isn't EQE-SUV money.
- From
- $89,100
- Range
- 423 km
- Battery
- 70.5 kWh
Option B · SUV
Lexus RZ
Lexus's electric SUV — shares mechanicals with the Toyota bZ4X but adds Lexus refinement, more power, and 22 kW three-phase AC charging. The 2026 refresh dropped pricing by up to $42,000.
- From
- $84,500
- Range
- 460 km
- Battery
- 74.7 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQB and Lexus RZ, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ goes 37 km further on a charge (460 vs 423 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ accepts 50 kW more DC peak charging (150 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Power · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ puts down 65 kW more (280 vs 215 kW).
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ is 1.6 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.6 s vs 6.2 s).
- 5
Boot · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ swallows 57 L more cargo with the rear seats up (522 vs 465 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQB wins
Trails the Lexus RZ on the core specs we measure.
Where the Lexus RZ wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $4,600
- ▸ 37 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.6s vs 6.2s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (150 kW vs 100 kW)
Mercedes EQB
What we like
- ✓ Optional 7-seat configuration
- ✓ Premium Mercedes cabin and brand cachet
- ✓ Established dealer network
What we don't
- ✕ Third-row space tight for adults
- ✕ Range under 450 km WLTP lags segment
- ✕ Inherited ANCAP rating from older GLB testing
Lexus RZ
What we like
- ✓ Lexus's industry-leading 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ 22 kW three-phase AC charging
- ✓ Sharper performance than bZ4X (4.6s 0–100)
What we don't
- ✕ Range modest for the price (460 km WLTP)
- ✕ Shares cost-cut interior elements with Toyota sibling
- ✕ Pricing dropped only after slow initial sales
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQB vs Lexus RZ
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQB or the Lexus RZ?
- The Lexus RZ is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $84,500 versus $89,100 for the Mercedes EQB, a $4,600 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Lexus RZ has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 460 km, 37 km further than the Mercedes EQB's 423 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Lexus RZ accepts a peak DC charging rate of 150 kW versus 100 kW for the Mercedes EQB. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Lexus RZ does 0–100 km/h in 4.6 seconds — 1.6 s quicker than the Mercedes EQB's 6.2 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Lexus RZ better value than the Mercedes EQB?
- On paper the Lexus RZ is $4,600 cheaper AND beats the Mercedes EQB on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQB
if…
- ✓ you match the profile: premium small-family buyers
Choose the
Lexus RZ
if…
- ✓ you want to save $4,600 on the sticker
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.