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2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA review
The latest model from Mercedes-EQ is a GLA-based EV that drives like a big Benz in a city-friendly package. Is it a Model 3 beater?
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James Wong
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQA
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
EQA
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superbly refined for a little car
- Effortless, linear power delivery
- Adaptive dampers offer plush ride – even on 20s
Misses
- Numerous alternatives offer better value and/or range for similar/less money
- Compromised rear seat and small-ish boot due to battery packaging
- EQ design elements may polarise
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
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
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 210kW | 77kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 14 | |
