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

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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.

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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:

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:

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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.

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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.