Forthing Xinghai S7 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Mercedes-Benz EQB leads on cargo space. The Forthing Xinghai S7 leads on power.
Liftback
S7 2025 565 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · xinghai.fxauto.com.cn
63/100#191 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 14, 2026
50/100#77 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7EQBMercedes-Benz EQB
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.8 cu ft· 36%
- Power- best on this row+20 kW· 14%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+3 years· 60%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row12.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 39%
- Torque- best on this row+55 lb-ft· 24%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Xinghai S7 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: EQB 250 Plus |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Xinghai S7 if
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Xinghai S7Mercedes-Benz EQB
Range
66- Different test cycles - not compared.64Charging
4432Performance
65no dataPracticality
7890
How much is each in the US?
Forthing Xinghai S7
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 14, 2026 - Price checked Aug 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
mbusa.com- 250+ SUV
- $53,050
- 300 4MATIC SUV
- $57,200
- 350 4MATIC
- $60,850
- 350 4MATIC SUV
- $60,850
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 28.2 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 37 sources
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