Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Nissan Patrol

The Mercedes-Benz EQA starts from $89,900 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQA the more affordable entry point by $700.

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 $98,890 and $99,660 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 Nissan Patrol, 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. 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 Patrol offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 3-zone in the Nissan Patrol.

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 Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan Patrol is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 712mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 280L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg 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 (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.