GAC Aion V 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 GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-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 GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. The Mercedes-Benz EQA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQA is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 142mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the GAC Aion V a 87L advantage.

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 0.2 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.2 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 GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 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 $5 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $89,900), more power (150kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 340L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $816).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 67

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 25 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 19 points), practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $5 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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