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Mercedes-Benz EQA
New from
$82,300 excl. on-roads
8
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Warranty
5 year
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About the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the H243 MY24 generation, starting from $82,300 MLRP for the 250 and topping out at $102,900 for the 350 4MATIC.
There are 4 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2024. The EQA is built in Germany and is available with 0.0 Electric, equipped with a 1 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The EQA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ | $84,900 | $84,900 |
*excl. on-roads
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Specs
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Dimensions
1624mm
1834mm
4463mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The boot area is similarly impacted, if to a lesser extent. Quoted capacity is 340L, with a boot floor 10mm higher than a GLA. Dimensionally, it measures 797mm by 1050mm (L x W).
With the rear seats folded (almost flat), there’s a claimed 1320L available. For reference, a GLA250 4Matic quotes 435L/1430L.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Safety Rating
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
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Fuel Economy
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.
| Mercedes-Benz EQA | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| 250+ | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| 350 4MATIC | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz EQA?
All Mercedes-Benz EQA’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 25,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA drive?
Our expert take on Mercedes-Benz EQA drivability.
Power in the EQA 250 comes from a front-mounted asynchronous electric motor outputting 140kW and 375Nm. There’s a single-speed transmission that has been configured “for the requirements of the front-wheel drive system”.
The 420V lithium-ion battery pack’s capacity measures 66.5kWh (usable), with Australian-spec cars claiming 412 kilometres (WLTP, combined) of range per charge. With the optional panoramic sunroof, that drops to 408km.
Claimed energy consumption is rated at 16.2kWh/100km (ADR, combined), with the battery itself part of a thermal management system that can be heated or cooled using a coolant-fed plate underneath the battery.
The EQA can be charged from 10-80 per cent using the available Mercedes-Benz Wallbox in around 4 hours 15 minutes (AC, 11kW), and is compatible with 100kW DC fast-charging capable of replenishing the same amount of charge in just 30 minutes.
Mercedes-Benz Australia will also be supplying two cables – an 8m Australian domestic socket cable, and a 5m public charge station cable – which are compatible with the inbuilt Type 2 CCS plug.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Colours
What colours are available for the Mercedes-Benz EQA
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.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA 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.
Should you buy the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The second member of the EQ family is a competitive offering in the premium compact EV segment, if not a standout against an emerging competitor set.
It’s arguably the most luxurious and refined version of the GLA you can buy at the moment, and offers a familiar cabin and features if you’re a Benz customer.
There are some caveats, though. The EQA 250 lacks the performance of both the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and the new Volvo XC40 Recharge EV, while the cheaper Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV Sport offer more range for less money (and qualify for rebates).
Further, the compromised packaging in the back seat and boot as a result of the electric hardware is worth noting, and ticking options boxes will send the price beyond the $90,000 mark once it hits the road.
Give it a look, but there’s better value options out there.
Mercedes-Benz EQA FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz EQA is the 250 that starts from $82,300.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz EQA is the 350 4MATIC that starts from $102,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz EQA is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- 250
- 250+
- 350 4MATIC
The largest Mercedes-Benz EQA is the 350 4MATIC which measures 1849mm wide, 4465mm in length and sits 1622mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz EQA is the 350 4MATIC which has 215kW of power from its 0.0 Electric engine.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz EQA is the 350 4MATIC which weighs 2535 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz EQA uses electric.