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2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA review
The latest model from Mercedes-EQ is a GLA-based EV that drives like a big Benz in a city-friendly package. Is it a Model 3 beater?
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James Wong
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA vs 2024 Audi RSQ3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQA
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Audi RSQ3
2022 Mercedes-Benz
EQA
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2024 Audi
RSQ3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.0
8.6
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunWarranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$94,569 - $108,015
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superbly refined for a little car
- Effortless, linear power delivery
- Adaptive dampers offer plush ride – even on 20s
Misses
- Numerous alternatives offer better value and/or range for similar/less money
- Compromised rear seat and small-ish boot due to battery packaging
- EQ design elements may polarise
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 210kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5850 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
