7.8
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV review
This big, expensive electric shuttle will suit some executive transfer companies, just do your homework to make sure it meets your needs.
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Mike Costello
Mercedes-Benz EQV vs Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQV
Volkswagen Caddy
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQV
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Caddy
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
245 to 320 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,339
$40,990 - $64,090
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Potential to slash running costs
- Quieter and smoother than the diesel
- Vast, luxurious cabin
Misses
- Steep upfront cost
- Unlikely to achieve advertised driving range
- Misses out on a few standard features
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Cloth Headlining (+$1,311)
- Digital Rear View Mirror (+$1,389)
- Folding Table/s (+$1,928)
- Glass tilt/sliding electric & fixed panoramic S/R (+$4,961)
- Interior Design Package (+$1,433)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$610)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$250)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,600)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$260)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,350)
Colours Available
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV can be finished in the following exterior paint colours:
- Jupiter Red
- Steel Blue
- Pebble Grey
- Arctic White
- Cavansite Blue Metallic
- Dark Graphite Grey Metallic
- Hyacinth Red Metallic
- Mountain Crystal White Metallic
- Obsidian Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Selenite Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 75kW - 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 2750 - 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm | 220Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.5 - 16.5 | |
