Leapmotor C16 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz EQB leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
56/100#160 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 14, 2026
55/100#68 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
C16Leapmotor C16EQBMercedes-Benz EQB
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+16 kW· 19%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.2 cu ft· 5%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
- Torque- best on this row+17 lb-ft· 7%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Leapmotor C16 | Mercedes-Benz EQB |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: EQB 250 Plus | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Leapmotor C16 if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if
Score by category
out of 100
Leapmotor C16Mercedes-Benz EQB
Range
52- Different test cycles - not compared.64Charging
3723Performance
68no dataPracticality
95100
How much is each in the US?
Leapmotor C16
No US price yet
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checked Aug 14, 2026 - Price checked Aug 14, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Leapmotor C16
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Ahead by
- 16 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Leapmotor C16 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
Every source link (61)
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