Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volkswagen ID.4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzEQA | VolkswagenID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | January 2021 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 188–225 bhp | 187–335 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.7–8.6 s | 5.4–8.5 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99 mph | 99–112 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | EQA 250+: 140 kW (190 hp); EQA 300 4MATIC: 168 kW (228 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | Rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW) or 286 PS (210 kW); 4MOTION adds a front motor for 299 PS (220 kW) or 340 PS (250 kW); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 385 Nm (EQA 250+), 390 Nm (EQA 300 4MATIC) | 350 Nm (190 PS), 545 Nm (286 PS) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (EQA 250+); 4MATIC all-wheel drive (EQA 300 4MATIC) | Rear-wheel drive; four-wheel drive on 4MOTION versions |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 280–346 miles | 268–351 miles (better) |
| Battery | 70.5 kWh | 58–79 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 100 kW | 105–185 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP range 311–346 miles (EQA 250+) or 272–280 miles (EQA 300 4MATIC), depending on specification | WLTP combined: 265–268 miles (Pure), 342–351 miles (Pro), 336–341 miles (Pro 4MOTION), 325 miles (GTX Edition); city 349–454 miles |
| Charging | EQA 250+ usable battery capacity 70.5 kWh (Mercedes). For the EQA 300 4MATIC, Mercedes' 2024 manual and current UK tax listing say 66.5 kWh usable, but its 2025 and April 2026 UK brochures list 70.5 kWh as standard equipment. DC up to 100 kW, 10–80% in 35 minutes (EQA 250+) or 32 minutes (EQA 300 4MATIC); 7.4 kW on-board AC charger, 10–100% in 7 hours 15 minutes on an 11 kW wallbox or 10 hours 45 minutes at 7.4 kW | 10–80% DC in 26 min (Pure, 105 kW), 29 min (Pro and Pro 4MOTION, 165 kW) or 27 min (GTX, 185 kW); 11 kW AC takes 6 h 30 min to 8 h 30 min to full; bi-directional charging and vehicle-to-load added in 2026 |
| Efficiency | 145–163 Wh/km (EQA 250+), 180–185 Wh/km (EQA 300 4MATIC), WLTP combined | WLTP combined: 16.1–16.3 kWh/62 miles (Pure), 15.6–16.0 (Pro), 16.3–16.6 (Pro 4MOTION), 16.8 (GTX Edition) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 340 litres | 533 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,584 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Weight | From 2,050 kg | From 2,065 kg |
| Boot | 340 litres, 1,320 litres with the rear seats folded | 533 litres; 1,565 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 1,500 kg (EQA 250+) or 1,800 kg (EQA 300 4MATIC) braked; 750 kg unbraked | 1,000 kg braked (rear-wheel drive), 1,800 kg (4MOTION) |
| Size | 4,463 mm long, 1,834 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with); 11.4 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,050 kg (EQA 250+), 2,115 kg (EQA 300 4MATIC) | 4,582–4,584 mm long, 1,852 mm wide (excluding mirrors), 2,108 mm with mirrors, 1,619–1,634 mm high; 2,771–2,773 mm wheelbase; 11.6 m turning circle (12 m 4MOTION); weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 2,065 kg (Pure) to 2,233 kg (GTX); Volkswagen UK's press pack gives kerb weights of 1,990–2,158 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Driver assistance | – | LED headlights standard |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars |
| Warranty | Battery: 8 years or 100,000 miles | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
