Mercedes-Benz vs Nissan: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Mercedes-Benz nor Nissan is better outright — it depends on what you value. Nissan is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿1,590,000 (฿600,000 below Mercedes-Benz), while Mercedes-Benz goes furthest on a charge at 660 km, 349 km more than its rival, and Mercedes-Benz offers the wider choice with 4 models. For the lowest entry price choose Nissan; for the longest range choose Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz and Nissan are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Mercedes-Benz fields 4 models, priced from ฿2,190,000 up to ฿4,890,000 (average ฿3,490,000). Nissan fields 1 model, priced from ฿1,590,000 up to ฿1,590,000 (average ฿1,590,000).
On entry price, Nissan is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿600,000 below Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Mercedes-Benz offers the longer maximum at 660 km, 349 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 528 km for Mercedes-Benz and 311 km for Nissan. On straight-line pace, Mercedes-Benz posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 4.3s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Mercedes-Benz is the EQB 250 Plus at ฿2,190,000 (420 km, 67 kWh), while Nissan opens with the Leaf at ฿1,590,000 (311 km, 40 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Plus reaches 660 km and the Nissan Leaf reaches 311 km. At the top of each range, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic is the flagship at ฿4,890,000 versus the Nissan Leaf at ฿1,590,000.
In terms of choice, Mercedes-Benz gives buyers the broader line-up with 4 models to pick from. Mercedes-Benz covers SUV, Sedan body styles, while Nissan covers Hatchback. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose Nissan to spend less getting in, or Mercedes-Benz for the longest range on a single charge.
The two brands target different body styles, so they rarely go head-to-head on the same segment. Mercedes-Benz's prices span ฿2,700,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿0 for Nissan — the wider ladder gives Mercedes-Benz more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Mercedes-Benz against Nissan, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 4 | 1 |
| Starting price | ฿2,190,000 | ฿1,590,000 |
| Top price | ฿4,890,000 | ฿1,590,000 |
| Average price | ฿3,490,000 | ฿1,590,000 |
| Max range | 660 km | 311 km |
| Average range | 528 km | 311 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 4.3s | 7.9s |
| Body types | SUV, Sedan | Hatchback |
Bottom line: Nissan wins on entry price and Mercedes-Benz wins on range in this Mercedes-Benz vs Nissan match-up.