MERCEDES-BENZ EQA HATCHBACK

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ EQA EQA 300 4M 168kW AMG Line Premium 70.5kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ EQA
SKU: 107367
Availability: InStock

EQA 300 4M 168kW AMG Line Premium 70.5kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 277 miles

Real World Estimate 235 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 99mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 277 miles

Real World Estimate 235 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 99mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

MERCEDES-BENZ EQA Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
6
Build
8
Value
7
Equipment
6
Economy
5
Depreciation
8
Insurance
7

The EQA brings Mercedes EVs into the mainstream. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

This is what the Mercedes of compact electric cars looks like. The EQA isn't the most sophisticated or longest-running small EV out there, but the Stuttgart maker is hoping that when it comes down to it, this will be the one that customers in search of a premium alternative would rather have.

Background

Mercedes has long needed a relatively affordable all-electric family hatchback. BMW has its iX1. Audi has the Q4 e-tron, Volkswagen has the ID.3 and ID.4. Plus there's the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Skoda Enyaq and the CUPRA Born. So Mercedes has pulled out all the stops to bring us this EQA. There wasn't time for the Stuttgart brand to construct a bespoke electric platform for this model of the kind that features on its competitors. So it must sit on the same MFA underpinnings as the compact GLA crossover it's based upon, a chassis not originally designed for full electrification. Quite a lot of work's had to go in then, to revise this platform to take the weight of this EQA's 70.5kWh drive battery. The pay-off though for Mercedes is that it means that this BEV can roll down the same German Rastatt production line as its GLA combustion engine counterparts. Let's take a look at what this car can offer.

Driving Experience

Setting off in this Mercedes feels all very normal. There's the same kind of starter button and column-mounted auto gear lever that you'd find in any normal combustion engine model in the Stuttgart maker's range. Mainstream versions of the EQA are based around a single powertrain and battery package, dubbed the 'EQA 250+'. Here, a 70.5kWh battery pack and a single asynchronous electric motor sit on the front axle and produce a combined output of 188bhp and 375Nm of torque. Drive is through the usual fixed-ratio auto gearbox common to full-battery models. Like all EVs, the EQA shoots away from rest like a scalded cat as all the torque is developed all at once. And, like all EVs, it runs out of puff a little once the 62mph mark is passed (in 8.9s), eventually topping out at just 99mph. If you want to go faster in an EQA, you'll need to talk to your dealer about the two 4MATIC models, the EQA 300 (with 228hp) and the EQA 350 (with 292hp), the latter capable of 0-62mph in around 6 seconds. These also use the 70.5kWh battery. Our focus here though, is on the volume EQA 250 derivative and the stat you'll be most interested in with that particular variant is driving range, rated at up to 346 miles from a single charge (the 4MATIC models deliver a max of 280 miles). To give you some segment perspective, a rival Volkswagen ID.3 with a 77kWh battery also manages up to 346 miles. Expect longer range EQAs in the future. To maximise the range you do have, you'll need to make proactive use of the various brake regenerative energy harvesting modes on offer. The most aggressive setting is 'D - -', in which you feel sharp retardation whenever you come off the throttle. That's useful in town, meaning you hardly ever need to use the brakes, except when coming to a complete stop. The least aggressive setting is 'D+', in which the car coasts without any perceptible off-throttle braking, maintaining momentum.

Design and Build

As is intentional, there's a clear visual connection between this EQA and its combustion-engined GLA conventional showroom stablemates. The two cars share the same steel bodyshell and bumpers, but the electric variant gets its own unique blanked-off front grille and some other lightly altered details. A horizontal fibre-optic strip connects the daytime running lights of the full-LED headlamps, ensuring a high level of recognisability both in daylight and at night. Exclusive to this model are light-alloy wheels in a bi- or tri-colour design, up to 20 inches in size, in some cases with rose gold-coloured or blue decorative trim. The interior's very recognisable from the GLA too, though there are EQA-themed instrument and infotainment graphics across the distinctive bonded twin screens that dominate the front of the cabin. The rear seat's a bit different though, mainly because the floor level's had to be raised to accommodate the battery pack that's been inserted beneath, there's also a transmission tunnel-like ridge running down the cabin centre. At least legroom isn't compromised over a normal GLA. Out back, the usual 481-litre boot you get in a combustion-engined GLA has been compromised in size a little here (to 340-litres), but the useful 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat of the conventional car has been retained.

Market and Model

OK: what'll you pay for an EQA? All the models available in this line-up now use the same 70.5kWh battery and nearly all sales are of the EQA 250+ variant we tried, which uses a front-mounted 190hp electric motor and is priced from around £50,000 in entry-level 'Sport Executive' form. Beyond that, there are 'Urban Edition', 'AMG Line Executive', 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus' trim levels available, the plushest and most powerful options taking the price up towards £60,000. The two more sophisticated EQA variants, the EQA 300 4MATIC and the EQA 350 4MATIC, add an extra electric motor on the rear axle to increase traction - and power, the '300' variant offering 228hp and the '350' version boosting that to 292hp. For these faster models, prices start from around £53,000 for the '300' and from around £54,500 for the '350'. If you like the idea of an EQA of some sort but need a bit of extra versatility, bear in mind that Mercedes also has its mechanically almost identical EQB SUV for relatively little more.

Cost of Ownership

Mercedes has improved the driving range of the base EQA 250+ with a larger 70.5kWh battery which will take up up to 346 miles. Mind you, you're going to need to make pretty proactive use of the brake regenerative settings to achieve that. The 300 4MATIC and 350 4MATIC AWD models can only go up to 280 miles. Either way, all EQAs will support both 11kW AC and 100kW DC charging. The 100 kW DC on-board charger allows the car to charge the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 32 minutes, and from 10 to 100 per cent in seven hours and 15 minutes using an 11kW wall box (it's 10 hours 45 minutes with a 7.4kW wallbox). Navigation with Electric Intelligence - included as standard on both trim levels - calculates the route that will get the driver to their destination fastest, taking into account charging times, and taking the stress out of route planning. A three-year subscription to the Mercedes me Charge public charging service is also available as standard. With Mercedes me Charge, customers have access to what is currently the world's biggest charging network: this currently comprises more than 450,000 AC and DC charging points across 3 countries. Mercedes me Charge allows customers convenient use of the charging stations of various providers, even when travelling abroad. By registering just once, they can benefit from an integrated payment function with a simple billing process. Mercedes me Charge enables customers to charge at more than 175,000 public charging points throughout Europe; Mercedes-Benz ensures a subsequent offset with green power.

Summary

There's lots you might like about the EQA. It is, after all, a very Mercedes-style package, with a feeling of cabin elegance, sophistication and quality that many competitors struggle to match. And the compromises the battery system requires in terms of rear seat accommodation and boot space aren't too great. The brake regeneration system is excellent. The extensive 'Mercedes me' charging network and the easy way you can pay to use it is an obvious attraction. And residual values will probably be very competitive. If you can use all of these attributes to justify a car that costs slightly more than its most obvious rivals and goes a slightly lower distance than them between charges, then all well and good. If you can't, then lots of alternatives in this segment await your evaluation. Once you've tried them though, you might end up feeling that none have quite the class and appeal of an EQA. Such is the draw of the Three Pointed Star. We're a little disappointed that Mercedes chose to patch together an electric family car from the engineering of a combustion-powered one. But not everyone cares about design semantics of this sort and for the kind of people an EQA is aimed at, what's delivered here will probably be sufficient to satisfy. We always thought though, that the Mercedes mantra was 'The best or nothing'. Which means that in this case, the best is clearly yet to come.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

Acoustic ambient protection
Driver monitoring camera
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Easy-pack tailgate
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
Hard-disk navigation
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
Mercedes Benz emergency call system
Mercedes me connect
PAS
Service indicator
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Trip computer
Wireless charging system for mobile devices

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

100KW DC onboard charger
11KW onboard charger
Charging cable for wall box and public charging station - Type 2(mode 3) 5m
Combined charging system CCS-2 connector
Comfort suspension with ride height lowering

Entertainment

Advanced sound system with 10 speakers and a total system output of 225 watts
DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (2X10" displays with touchpad)

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
AMG Line bodystyling including AMG front apron with integrated air curtain and AMG rear apron with diffusor optics
Body colour bumpers
Daytime running lights
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Front and rear LED light band
Front fog lights
Grille with star pattern in chrome
Heated door mirrors
LED High performance headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist
Polished aluminium roof rails
Privacy glass - heat insulating dark tinted glass
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Wheel arch liners in the colour of the vehicle

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke AMG multifunction sports flat bottom steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanised shift paddles
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Ambient lighting with choice of 64 colour settings
AMG floor mats
Double Cupholder
Fluorescent jacket
Front and rear head restraints
Heated front seats
Illuminated door sills with EQA lettering
Pedals aluminium with rubber studs
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear armrest with storage + through load
Roof lining - Black fabric
Single front passenger seat
Sports seats
Stowage compartment with retractable cover
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

Packs

Interior light package - EQA
Keyless go comfort package - EQA
Mirror package without dimming interior and drivers exterior mirrors- EQA
Parking package with 360 degree camera - EQA
Seat comfort package - EQA
Stowage package - EQA
Winter pack - EQA

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
ABS
Child locks on rear doors
Electric parking brake
ESP
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Isofix child seat anchor points on outer rear seats
Knee bags
Radar-based recuperation

Security

Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
Hands free access
Remote central locking

Trim

Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim painted

Wheels

20" AMG multi spoke alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in high gloss black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

70.5
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

645
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

435
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

35
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

100
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

70
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

18.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

18.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

18.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

3.4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

446
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

443
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

446
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

277
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH

275
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

277

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

68
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

AdBlue

No
Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

228
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

AMG Line Premium
Generation Mark

2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

42E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

90
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

81
NCAP Safety Assist %

75
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

15500
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.7
Engine Power - BHP

228
Engine Power - KW

168
Engine Power - RPM

7804
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

288
Engine Torque - MKG

39.8
Engine Torque - NM

390
Top Speed

99

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear

235/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

AMG MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1613
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4463
Wheelbase

2729
Width

1834
Width (including mirrors)

2020

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

2540
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1320
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

340
Max. Loading Weight

425
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2115
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.4

Charging Speeds

10h 0min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 24min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 42min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 28min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£186.17	£37.23	£74.47
2027/28	5%	£232.71	£46.54	£93.08
2028/29	7%	£325.79	£65.16	£130.32
2029/30	9%	£418.88	£83.78	£167.55

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