Car A
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
A five-seat AWD EV that balances everyday pace with a long 500 km range and usable space for families. Less suited to performance thrills or hauling very bulky loads.
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Hyundai Kona Electric
Suv · Electric · AWD
Car B
Hyundai Kona Electric
A compact electric car with AWD, the Kona Electric balances city-friendly practicality, a long 480 km range, and good value in its segment. Better for efficient commuting and small-family use than for high-speed thrills.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
63
/
69
City
65
/
79
Budget / value
49
/
71
Road trip
58
/
42
Performance
22
/
24
Cargo
34
/
28
Practical
46
/
56
Premium
48
/
20
Winter
36
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 300 e · Orange = Hyundai Kona Electric
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
Hyundai Kona Electric
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
- AWD traction adds confidence in city and mixed-weather driving
- 500 km range from a 78 kWh battery supports commuting and road trips
- Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.8 s) eases merging and passing
- Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families’ daily needs
- Enthusiasts may want more excitement; 180 km/h top speed and 6.8 s 0–100 are brisk, not sporty
- Cargo‑heavy users could find the 480 L trunk limiting
- Only five seats with no third row for larger families
- Price of 45,000 may not fit tighter budgets
Hyundai Kona Electric
- 480 km range from a 64 kWh battery keeps daily charging to a minimum
- AWD traction adds confidence in varied weather
- Compact size with 5 seats and a usable 361 L trunk fits city and small-family needs
- Ranks well for reliability and safety
- Not a performance pick: 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s
- 361 L cargo space is limited versus larger family vehicles
- 167 km/h top speed may deter frequent high-speed drivers
- Not aimed at premium-luxury shoppers
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz B 300 e if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Hyundai Kona Electric if…
Performance & capability
Hyundai Kona Electric is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.