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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 Kia Niro Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQA
Kia Niro
2022 Mercedes-Benz
EQA
vs
2024 Kia
Niro
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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.
0.0
8.0
7.4
0.0
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$45,000 - $72,360
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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 (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 210kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
