Cadillac Optiq vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
How the Cadillac Optiq and the Mercedes-Benz EQC compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQC | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 264 mi | 267 mi |
| Usable battery | 75 kWh | 80 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Cadillac Optiq | Mercedes-Benz EQC | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 175 mi | 176 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 251 mi | 254 mi |
| Motorway | 206 mi | 208 mi |
| City | 285 mi | 288 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Cadillac Optiq or the Mercedes-Benz EQC?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Cadillac Optiq is rated 264 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQC 267 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 175 mi from the Cadillac Optiq and 176 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.