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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 2022 Honda HR-V Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQA
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Honda HR-V
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
EQA
vs
2022 Honda
HR-V
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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
8.1
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$26,900 - $36,950
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Resolved and thoughtful design
- Magic seats and flat-folding boot are winners
- Ride and handling are first-class
Misses
- Only seats four
- Four-star ANCAP rating
- No sunroof
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)
NA
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 - 1799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 210kW | 89kW - 105kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 520Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
