Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Nissan ARIYA

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 Mercedes-Benz EQA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, heated front seats and power tailgate. 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 Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Nissan ARIYA is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 132mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 126L 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 0.5 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.5 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 Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $77 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $89,900), more power (160kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 340L).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 67

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 25 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 11 points), value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $77 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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