Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque starts from $83,600 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA opens at $89,900. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque the more affordable entry point by $6,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,960 and $98,890 respectively.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features a 11.4-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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Meridian audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets grained leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque uses a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque measures 4,371mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 92mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque a 132L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQA). Both match on warranty length.