Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Mercedes-Benz EQA
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Ford Mustang Mach-E scores higher, 72 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Ford Mustang Mach-E
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$65,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 212kW
- Energy use
- 18.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 402L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 67
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 140kW
- Energy use
- 16.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 340L
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Ford Mustang Mach-E: we're still completing kerb weight, turning circle and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$65,990RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQA's standard kit: $65,990 (nothing to add)
$89,900RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select RWD
$65,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $282 a week in repayments ($65,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQA EQA250+
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $393 a week in repayments ($89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E starts $23,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$282/wk(≈$1,222/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Mustang Mach-E at $65,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford Mustang Mach-EDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 6 on the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Ford Mustang Mach-E
- REC-006732 · published 28 Sep 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the rear quarter glass trim moulding may detach from the vehicle while driving.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-006675 · published 23 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the rear differential pinion shaft could break, resulting in a loss of motive power or loss of the park function when the vehicle is stationary.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2023
- REC-006648 · published 1 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, Advanced Driver Assistance System may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- 6 more on the model page.
Mercedes-Benz EQA
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
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.
How long to charge
73kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 150kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 150kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Mustang Mach-E features a 15.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Ford Mustang Mach-E stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. The Mercedes-Benz EQA counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Ford Mustang Mach-E uses a Electric Motor producing 212kW and 525Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 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 Ford Mustang Mach-E has the clear power advantage at 212kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Ford Mustang Mach-E is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 73kWh (Ford Mustang Mach-E) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 470km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Ford Mustang Mach-E) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA).
Space & Comfort
The Ford Mustang Mach-E measures 4,728mm long on a 2,984mm wheelbase, 265mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Mustang Mach-E generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 402L in the Ford Mustang Mach-E and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Ford Mustang Mach-E a 62L advantage.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA turns in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Ford Mustang Mach-E's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs about $893 a year (18.6 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 $82 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ford Mustang Mach-E) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).
Where each one leads
The Ford Mustang Mach-E: the lower starting price ($65,990 against $89,900), more power (212kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (402L against 340L).
The Mercedes-Benz EQA: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $893).
The Verdict
Ford Mustang Mach-E scores higher, 72 vs 67
The Ford Mustang Mach-E scores 72 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Ford Mustang Mach-E ahead by 19 points), performance (Ford Mustang Mach-E ahead by 19 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $82 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 18.6 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 402L in the Ford Mustang Mach-E, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$282/wk(≈$1,222/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Mustang Mach-E at $65,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford Mustang Mach-EDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Mercedes-Benz EQA?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the cheapest at $65,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQA by $23,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the most range at 496km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E accepts the highest DC charging at up to 150kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Ford Mustang Mach-E holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mercedes-Benz EQA, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has the largest boot at 402L with the seats up (1,420L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E makes the most power at 212kW. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is quickest to 100km/h in 7s.
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