Deepal E07 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Deepal E07. 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 Deepal E07 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen, 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 Deepal E07 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio — 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 Deepal E07 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Deepal E07 uses a Electric producing 252kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 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 Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Deepal E07 is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (Deepal E07) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 560km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Deepal E07) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Space & Comfort

The Deepal E07 measures 5,045mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 582mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Deepal E07 and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Deepal E07 a 184L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.3 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 Deepal E07 costs about $792 a year (16.5 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 $19 a year less for the Deepal E07.

Warranty: 7 years / 160k km (Deepal E07) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The Deepal E07: the lower starting price ($64,900 against $89,900), more power (252kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (524L against 340L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $811).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Deepal E07 scores higher, 73 vs 67

The Deepal E07 scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 10 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Deepal E07 ahead by 17 points), value (Deepal E07 ahead by 11 points), practicality (Deepal E07 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Deepal E07 costs about $19 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 524L in the Deepal E07, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Warranty: 7 years on the Deepal E07, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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