Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz EQA uses a Electric producing 140kW and 385Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQA is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 221mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 155L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg 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 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQB about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $29 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $840).

The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $89,900) and the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 340L).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 67

The Mercedes-Benz EQB scores 69 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 13 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $29 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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