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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA
New from
$82,300 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
-
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
NA
About the Mercedes-Benz EQA
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Mercedes-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.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $82,300 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $101,254 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Specs
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Dimensions
1620mm
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.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Gallery
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Exterior
A-B-C-D-E-F-G – which EQ is best for me?
The Mercedes-EQ electric sub-brand has been busy churning out a range of all-electric luxury cars based on popular Mercedes-Benz passenger and SUV lines.
Second to hit Australian showrooms after the GLC-based EQC is the new EQA, a compact EV crossover sharing its bones with the new GLA – not an electric A-Class as previewed by the Concept EQA design study.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Interior
A very similar interior to the GLA.
If you’re the kind of person that prefers an electrified car to look and feel like its combustion-powered equivalents, the EQA’s cabin will more or less work for you.
The GLA – and the wider A-Class and B-Class family – has struck a chord with buyers thanks to its glossy MBUX dual displays, general high-quality finishes, and of course the big thee-pointed star on the steering wheel hub. Here in the EQA, it’s much of the same.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA Infotainment
There’s the lovely dual 10.25-inch MBUX displays as well, encompassing the driver instrument binnacle as well as the central infotainment system.
You’ll find native satellite navigation, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the ‘Hey Mercedes’ intelligent virtual assistant, and your usual Bluetooth phone/audio streaming, DAB radio as well as a wireless phone charger.
Available as an option is the ‘MBUX High’ which adds an augmented reality (AR) function to the navigation system, using a front-facing camera to stream real-time video onto the infotainment display and project street names, navigation instructions and more for a techy, video-game-like experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz EQA?
Like the wider Mercedes-Benz range, the EQA is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which is one of the leading programs in the premium segments.
Scheduled servicing is required every 12 months or 25,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
Pre-paid servicing plans are available for the EQA, covering up to five years or 125,000km. The five-year package costs $2200.
Our launch drive route wasn’t really indicative of real-world driving despite the mix of urban and extra urban environments, so we’ll need to get the EQA in for a more realistic idea of its real-world energy consumption.
We did, however, travel some 150-200km with some more dynamic, heavy-footed stints and we ended the day with around half a battery’s worth of charge.
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.
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 $102,579.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz EQA is null kg offered by the following variants: 250, 250+ and 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 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.