Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volkswagen Tayron

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron counters with 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 Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 329mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Volkswagen Tayron a 5L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron 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 1.1 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.1 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 fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: more power (140kW against 110kW).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $89,900) and the bigger boot with the seats up (345L against 340L).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 67

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 26 points), technology (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 14 points), practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 9 points).

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