Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

Published July 10, 2024
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The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ scores short on performance in this comparison. but boasts a better claimed range than the rest.

Mercedes-Benz has entered the entry-level luxury electric SUV segment by introducing the EQA 250+ at a price of Rs 66 lakh (ex-showroom). The smallest EV from Mercedes in India will rival its competitors like the BMW iX1 and the Volvo C40 Recharge. In this article, we compare them against each other to see which of them performs better on paper.

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ vs Rivals: Dimensions

Model	Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+	BMW iX1	Volvo C40 Recharge
Length	4465 mm	4500 mm	4440 mm
Width	2020 mm	2104 mm	2034 mm
Height	1624 mm	1642 mm	1591 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm	2692 mm	2702 mm

It is pretty evident from the table above that the BMW iX1 is larger in size by being longer, wider and taller than the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Volvo C40 Recharge. Notably though, the Mercedes-Benz EQA has a longer wheelbase, hence probably liberating more room inside the cabin.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ vs Rivals: Powertrain

Model	Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+	BMW iX1	Volvo C40 Recharge
Battery Capacity	70.5 kWh	64.7 kWh	78 kWh
Power	190 PS	313 PS	408 PS
Torque	385 Nm	494 Nm	660 Nm
0-100 kmph Time	8.6 seconds	5.6 seconds	4.7 seconds
Claimed Range (WLTP)	560 km	440 km	530 km

On comparing outright performance, the Volvo C40 Recharge triumphs with 408 PS and 660 Nm, making it the most powerful in the lot. Also, with the largest battery pack here, this one offers the best balance between power and range.

Mercedes-Benz EQA

With a 70.5 kWh battery pack, the Mercedes-Benz EQA, with its single motor option, delivers a claimed WLTP range of 560 km, which is more than the other two.

Notably, the BMW iX1 is more powerful than the EQA, but the battery pack is the smallest here, hence delivers the least claimed range figures.

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ vs Rivals: Features

Mercedes-Benz EQA

Equipment	Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+	BMW iX1	Volvo C40 Recharge
Infotainment system	10.25-inch	10.7-inch	9-inch
Driver’s display	10.25-inch	10.25-inch	12.3-inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connected Car Tech	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient lighting	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio system	9-Speaker Burmester	12-Speaker Harman Kardon	13-Speaker Harman Kardon
Climate control	Dual-zone	Dual-zone	Dual-zone
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Headlights	Full LED	Full LED	Full LED
Auto headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry/push button start-stop	Yes	Yes	Keyless entry with drive off function
Adaptive Cruise control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Airbags	7	6	8
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking sensors	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
ISOFIX mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	Yes	Yes
ADAS	Yes	Yes	Yes

All these three electric SUVs are at par when compared in terms of the equipment list that they pack in. They score equally in terms of comfort and convenience features as they are all features packed up to the brim. All three electric SUVs get the latest tech features including ADAS along with over the air updates for the infotainment software.

Full dashboard center Image of iX1

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ vs Rivals: Price

Model	Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+	BMW iX1	Volvo C40 Recharge
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 66 lakh	Rs 66.90 lakh	Rs 62.95 lakh

While all three electric SUVs have impressive looks and a good amount of features to keep you satisfied, it’s the Volvo that makes the most amount of sense on paper. Thanks to local assembly, Volvo has managed to undercut the EQA and iX1 in terms of pricing. The C40 Recharge also has the better specs on paper and that makes it our pick.

Which of the following would be your pick of choice and why? Let us know!

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