The Mercedes GLB 250 Plus was officially introduced in December 2025. Energy is supplied by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 631 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 60000 USD.
Conversely, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the BYD Dolphin Boost was announced in April 2023. At its core, it features a 44.9 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 310 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 130 kW (177 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 30000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | December 2025 | April 2023 |
| Release date | December 2025 | July 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) | Front-wheel drive 130 kW (177 hp) |
| Torque | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) | - |
| Acceleration | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 8 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 44.9 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery |
| Driving range | 631 km | 310 km |
| Consumption | 15.8 kWh/100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5 h |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS 60 kW, 10-80% in 38 min |
| Additional | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats | 5 door hatchback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4732 x 1861 x 1687 mm (186.3 x 73.3 x 66.4 in) | 4290 x 1770 x 1570 mm (168.9 x 69.7 x 61.8 in) |
| Weight | 2200 kg unladen, 2700 kg gross | 1568 kg unladen, 1978 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R20 | R16, R17 |
| Trunk volume | 540 l, 1715 l max | 345 l, 1310 l max |
| Front trunk | 127 l | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 12.8" rotating touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.25" | 5" |
| Head-up display | Yes, projector type | No |
| Various | 14" passenger display (optional) | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof; Dimming; Illuminated starry sky | Panoramic glass roof, fixed |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera or reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera Connectivity |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function, | Front radar, multiple cameras. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System |
| Crash tests | - | 5 stars |
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Misc
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| Price | 60000 USD | 30000 USD |