2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA price and specs

Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level electric vehicle range has expanded, with a new EQA 350 flagship now in Australian showrooms.

The EQA now has a two-model range, with a choice of single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.

Across the showroom floor is the more spacious EQB, which shares the EQA’s platform but offers up to three rows of seating. Both are based on combustion-powered Mercedes-Benz models – the GLA and GLB, respectively – and rival the likes of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Mercedes-Benz has sold 465 EQAs to the end of July, enough to push it past even combustion-powered small SUVs like the Audi Q2 (349) and BMW X2 (313).

Pricing

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250: $78,513
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 350: $96,900

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 uses a single-motor, front-wheel drive powertrain with 140kW of power and 375Nm of torque. It has a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.9 seconds.

The EQA 350 uses a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain with 215kW and 520Nm. Its 0-100km/h time is 6.0 seconds.

Both models feature a 66.5kWh battery.

Efficiency

The EQA 250 has a claimed range of 426km on the stricter WLTP test cycle, while the EQA 350 has 400km of range.

Mercedes-Benz claims energy consumption of 16.2kWh/100km in the EQA 250 and 17.1kWh/100km in the EQA 350.

Dimensions

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4463mm long, 1834mm wide and 1620mm tall, with a 2729mm wheelbase.

Boot space is 340L, down 95L on what’s on offer in the petrol-powered GLA200 and GLA250.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first, and Mercedes-Benz offers three-, four- and five-year service plans.

These are priced at $1600, $2200 and $2650, respectively.

Safety

The Mercedes-Benz EQA has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2019.

It received an adult occupant protection rating of 97 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 92 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 81 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 77 per cent.

Atop the standard nine airbags, safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-keep assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Traffic sign monitoring
• Reversing camera
• Safe exit warning
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go

Standard Equipment

The EQA 250 comes standard with the following equipment:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Adaptive high-beam
• Rear privacy glass
• Adjustable dampers
• Tyre pressure monitoring

• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• DAB+ digital radio
• Satellite navigation
• Heated front seats
• Keyless entry and start
• Dual-zone climate control
• Wireless phone charging
• Colour-adjustable ambient lighting
• Hands-free power tailgate

Two packages are optional on the EQA 250 and standard on the EQA 350.

The optional Vision Package adds a panoramic sunroof and the Parking Package with a surround-view camera, while the AMG Line Sports package adds:

• Unique grille and front apron with air curtains
• Backlit interior trim
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Artico leatherette and Dinamic microfibre upholstery
• Front sports seats
• Stainless steel pedals
• Nappa leather-wrapped, flat-bottomed steering wheel

The EQA 350 can also be specified with the Edition 1 package ($3900), which adds:

• 20-inch matte copper-finish alloy wheels
• Black roof rails and mirror housings
• Neva Grey leather upholstery
• Blue stitching details
• Illuminated sill panels

Standalone options include:

• Ventilated front seats
• Power front seats with memory
• Mercedes-Benz Wallbox
• Open-pore wood trim

Colours

Polar White and Night Black are the two standard colours, with the following metallic finishes a $1146 option:

• Denim Blue
• Rosé Gold (not available with Edition 1 package)
• Digital White
• Iridium Silver
• Mountain Grey
• Cosmos Black

There’s also Designo Mountain Grey Magno, which costs $2539.

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