Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with Apple CarPlay 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets wool blend / leather-appointed combination upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a RWD layout.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the clear power advantage at 168kW vs 140kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 480km.

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,655mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 192mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 180L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg 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 1.0 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.0 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs about $768 a year (16 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 $43 a year less for the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai IONIQ 5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai IONIQ 5: the lower starting price ($68,200 against $89,900), more power (168kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 340L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $811).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Hyundai IONIQ 5 scores higher, 76 vs 67

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 scores 76 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 5 ahead by 25 points), value (Hyundai IONIQ 5 ahead by 7 points), practicality (Hyundai IONIQ 5 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs about $43 less (16 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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