Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Jul 2026, price 4 Jul 2026
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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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 180kW
- Energy use
- 17.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 67, but the Mercedes-Benz EQA is $45,000 cheaper
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$89,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$134,900RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQA's standard kit: $134,900 (nothing to add)
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
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.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV EQE 300 SUV
$134,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $601 a week in repayments ($134,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA starts $45,000 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
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 ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz EQA at $89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz EQADriva 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 6 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 8 on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
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
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.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
None open 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.
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.
How long to charge
90.6kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz EQA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV offers artico man-made leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 EQE SUV responds with a Electric making 180kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 586km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 400mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 4,863mm (3,030mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a 180L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg 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 1.3 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.3 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 EQE SUV about $859 a year (17.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $48 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA), 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $134,900), the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $859).
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: more power (180kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 340L).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores higher, 70 vs 67
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV scores 70 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 29 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 18 points), value (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $48 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 17.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz EQA at $89,900 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz EQADriva 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, Mercedes-Benz EQA and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the cheapest at $89,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV by $45,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the most range at 586km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV accepts the highest DC charging at up to 170kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). 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 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the largest boot at 520L with the seats up (1,675L 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 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes the most power at 180kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 7.3s.
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