Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volvo EX40

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo EX40 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 Volvo EX40 gets a 9-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 Volvo EX40. The Volvo EX40 counters with head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate 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 Volvo EX40 offers textile/leather blend.

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 Volvo EX40 responds with a Electric making 185kW and 420Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX40 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX40 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 82kWh (Volvo EX40), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 520km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA) vs 200kW (Volvo EX40).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQA measures 4,463mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 23mm longer than the Volvo EX40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 536L in the Volvo EX40, giving the Volvo EX40 a 196L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 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 Volvo EX40 about $912 a year (19 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $101 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX40).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $912).

The Volvo EX40: the lower starting price ($69,990 against $89,900), more power (185kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (536L against 340L).

The Verdict

Volvo EX40 scores higher, 68 vs 67

The Volvo EX40 scores 68 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 14 points), performance (Volvo EX40 ahead by 12 points), value (Volvo EX40 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $101 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 19 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 536L in the Volvo EX40.

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