7.8
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV review
This big, expensive electric shuttle will suit some executive transfer companies, just do your homework to make sure it meets your needs.
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Mike Costello
Mercedes-Benz EQV vs Hyundai Staria Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQV
Hyundai Staria
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQV
vs
2024 Hyundai
Staria
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Long distance driving
Transporting things
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
75L
525 to 788 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,339
$46,740 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Potential to slash running costs
- Quieter and smoother than the diesel
- Vast, luxurious cabin
Misses
- Steep upfront cost
- Unlikely to achieve advertised driving range
- Misses out on a few standard features
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong steering dynamics
- Workable, customisable
- High-quality interior
Misses
- No barn door option
- Bouncy ride
- Not the most palatable design
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
- Black Cloth Headlining (+$1,311)
- Digital Rear View Mirror (+$1,389)
- Folding Table/s (+$1,928)
- Glass tilt/sliding electric & fixed panoramic S/R (+$4,961)
- Interior Design Package (+$1,433)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV can be finished in the following exterior paint colours:
- Jupiter Red
- Steel Blue
- Pebble Grey
- Arctic White
- Cavansite Blue Metallic
- Dark Graphite Grey Metallic
- Hyacinth Red Metallic
- Mountain Crystal White Metallic
- Obsidian Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Selenite Grey Metallic
In a final people mover-like touch, you can buy the Staria Load Premium in more than just plain white and black. Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes are available.
The van and Crew Van are available only in Creamy White solid or Abyss Black mica finishes.
The Premium is additionally available in Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes. These finishes cost an extra $695.
All models have a black cloth interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2199 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 130kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm | 331Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 16 | |
