Mercedes-Benz EQA vs MINI Aceman
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
MINI Aceman scores higher, 78 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 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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MINI Aceman
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$60,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 11.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 300L
Top CarSorted Score, 78 vs 67
MINI Australia offer: 4.99% finance, ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
$171 per week at 4.99% p.a.
Maker's terms: Offer cannot be combined with other offers.
Offer from MINI Australia, checked 10 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$89,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$60,990RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQA's standard kit: $60,990 (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.
MINI Aceman SE Favoured
$60,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $259 a week in repayments ($60,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The MINI Aceman starts $28,910 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$259/wk(≈$1,122/mo)
Estimate on the MINI Aceman at $60,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MINI AcemanDriva 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 7 on the MINI Aceman.
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.
MINI Aceman
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
49.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 95kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 95kW 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 MINI Aceman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The MINI Aceman counters with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon 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 MINI Aceman offers synthetic leather.
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 MINI Aceman responds with a Electric making 160kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The MINI Aceman has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MINI Aceman is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 406km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 95kW (MINI Aceman).
Space & Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 390mm longer than the MINI Aceman at 4,073mm (2,606mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQA generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 300L in the MINI Aceman, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQA a 40L 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 0.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.1 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 MINI Aceman about $547 a year (11.4 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $264 a year less for the MINI Aceman.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA) and 5 years / Unlimited (MINI Aceman).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the bigger boot with the seats up (340L against 300L).
The MINI Aceman: the lower starting price ($60,990 against $89,900), more power (160kW against 140kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($547 a year against $811).
The Verdict
MINI Aceman scores higher, 78 vs 67
The MINI Aceman scores 78 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (MINI Aceman ahead by 29 points), energy efficiency (MINI Aceman ahead by 26 points), value (MINI Aceman ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MINI Aceman costs about $264 less (11.4 kWh/100km against 16.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 300L in the MINI Aceman.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$259/wk(≈$1,122/mo)
Estimate on the MINI Aceman at $60,990 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
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MINI AcemanDriva 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 MINI Aceman?
The MINI Aceman is the cheapest at $60,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQA by $28,910.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the most range at 496km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA accepts the highest DC charging at up to 100kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MINI Aceman holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). 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 EQA has the largest boot at 340L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The MINI Aceman makes the most power at 160kW. The MINI Aceman is quickest to 100km/h in 7.1s.
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