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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA price and specs: Premium SUV gets facelift and more range

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Key Points

  • EQA range priced from $82,300 before onroad costs
  • Up to 456km range
  • Rivals Volvo XC40, BMW iX1
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Mercedes’s entry-level premium electric SUV gets a facelift and more range for 2024

Priced from $78,513 to $96,900 before on-road costs, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA provides between 426km to 430km of claimed WLTP driving range. The Mercedes-Benz EQA, a premium small electric suv, has two models for different needs: the standard 250 model and the performance/outdoor enthusiast's 350 4MATIC model.

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The entry-level Mercedes-Benz EQA will be eligible for most Australian electric car incentives, including the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for company fleets and novated leases.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Specs: Range, Charging and Size

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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz is offered in two choices with drivetrain configurations. The front-wheel drive EQA 250 and the four-wheel drive EQA 350 4MATIC. Both models are equipped with a 66.5 kWh (usable) NMC battery pack.

The EQA is built on the same platform as the petrol powered GLA and shares similar physical dimensions.

EQA 250

The 'base' EQA 250 features a front motor producing 140kW and 375Nm of torque capable of sprinting to the 100 km/hr mark in 8.9 seconds. With a 66.5kWh battery resulting in a claimed WLTP driving range of 426km.

EQA 350 4MATIC

The EQA 350 4MATIC features a more powerful all-wheel drive twin-motor producing 215kW and 520Nm of torque capable of sprinting to the 100 km/hr mark in 6.0 seconds. It houses the same 66.5kWh battery but can reach a slightly improved claimed WLTP driving range of 430km.

Mercedes-Benz EQA Price, Models and Features

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The Mercedes-Benz EQA Australian line-up is separated by two model grades – the EQA 250and the EQA 350 4MATIC.

  • The EQA 250 and EQA 350 4MATIC are both equipped with a 66.5 kWh (usable) battery pack;

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 price: $78,513 before on-road costs

The Mercedes-Benz EQA luxury compact SUV starts from $78,513 before on-road costs with the EQA 250. Key features include a dual 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 features:

Battery66.5 kWh usable NMC battery
Powertrain140 kW Electric Motor (FWD)
Exterior19-inch AMG alloy wheels
Adaptive suspension
Privacy glass
Interior10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system
Heated front seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheels
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
64-colour configurable ambient lighting
TechnologyApple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Satellite navigation
Keyless entry and push-button start
Hands-free power tailgate
Rain-sensing wipers
Lane departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic sign recognition
Safety AssistLow-speed pedestrian alert sound and reversing tone
Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist)
Blind-spot alert
Rear-cross traffic alert
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors

Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC price: $96,900 before on-road costs

For the more performance or outdoor enthusiast, the EQA 350 4MATIC is the four-wheel drive variant of the EQA equipped with two electric motors allowing for 215kW of power and 520 Nm of torque. Even while equipped with same 66.5kWh (usable) battery of the base model, the EQA 350 4MATIC has an improved claimed WLTP driving range of 430km.

EQA 350 4MATIC adds:

Powertrain215 kW Twin Electric Motor (AWD)
Exterior20-inch black alloy wheels
AMG exterior styling
InteriorSports seats with adjustable head restraints
Leather and suede upholstery
Nappa leather sports steering wheel
AMG carpet floor mats
Illuminated door sills
Panoramic glass sunroof
Safety Assist360-degree camera system

Mercedes-Benz EQA Warranty and Servicing

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The Mercedes-Benz EQA electric car is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.

How does the Mercedes-Benz EQA compare to other EVs?

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The Mercedes-Benz EQA directly competes with the Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y RWD affordable electric cars, alongside the pricier BYD Atto 3 and Nissan Leaf.

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 spec comparison

Compared to other vehicles within its price range, the EQA 250 boasts a competitive (usable) battery capacity being only bested by the BMW iX3 with a 74.0 kWh battery pack. As for driving range, the EQA 250 is bested by all its close competitors. However, the selling point of the Mercedes-Benz EQA that makes it stand out from the competition are its luxury features.

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