CUPRA Tavascan vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Drivetrain

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the CUPRA Tavascan is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Space & Comfort

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 181mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the CUPRA Tavascan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 200L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the CUPRA Tavascan's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.2 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the CUPRA Tavascan costs about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $77 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (CUPRA Tavascan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The CUPRA Tavascan: the lower starting price ($66,490 against $89,900), more power (210kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (540L against 340L).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $888).

The Verdict

CUPRA Tavascan scores higher, 72 vs 67

The CUPRA Tavascan scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 19 points), safety (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 17 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $77 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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