CrossoverMercedes-Benz26% by Neofiliac Team61% by External Reviewers

Mercedes-Benz EQA H243

Subcompact Crossover

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Mercedes EQA is a full electric vehicle that shares its chassis and design with the GLA (H247) subcompact crossover. Marketed as "SUV", the EQA is launched as EQA 250 with 140kW power and a NEDC range of 486km; further battery capacity and power ratings will follow.

Part of Mercedes' move to electrify its vehicle lineup, the EQA also introduces enhanced driver aids. To improve its efficiency, the EQA features a coefficient of drag of mere 0.28.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 26%

Pros

Up to 426km electric range

Cons

Bland and ugly
Can't even reach 200km/h
No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 61%

Pros

Good visibility
Decent infotainment system
Good standard equipment
Decent fuel economy

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lack of practicality
Lack of space for people and luggage
Lacklustre ride quality
No dedicated EV platform

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 44% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Mercedes says more EQA variants with greater driving range are on stream but gives no figures. Positives include the driving position, which is sporting, despite the stratum of battery cells propping it up. Still, it’s a little plasticky in parts, given the £40,500 asking price, and doesn’t feel especially spacious.

Pros

Powerful electric motor
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment

Cons

Lacklustre ride quality
Pricier than the GLA

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Mercedes EQA is based on the combustion-engined GLA model. Priced from around £44,500, the EQA doesn't qualify for any government grant to help reduce the on-the-road cost. The range doesn't include an 'entry-level' trim as such, so you benefit from a decent level of standard equipment.

Pros

Competitively priced
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of standard equipment

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the latest addition to the growing UK EV market. Costing from £40,495 in its most basic form, it offers a lot of premium SUV-shaped EV for the money. According to Mercedes, the EQA averages 15.7kWh per 62 miles. It can cover 266 miles between jabs, and there is a long-range version good for over 310 miles already waiting in the wings.

Pros

Comfortable and cosseting ride
Fantastic infotainment system

Cons

Lacklustre ride quality

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References

^ Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ Mercedes EQA review. [autoexpress].
^ Mercedes EQA prototype (2021) review. [carmagazine].

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autocar^[1]

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