Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volvo XC60

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 XC60 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 XC60 gets a 11.2-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 XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, 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 XC60 offers 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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Volvo XC60 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC60 is 1.7s quicker. 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, 245mm shorter than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 143L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 600kg 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); both turn in a 11.0 m circle, 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 Volvo XC60 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 (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Volvo XC60.

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $89,900), more power (183kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (483L against 340L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 1,800kg).

The Verdict

Volvo XC60 scores higher, 69 vs 67

The Volvo XC60 scores 69 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: practicality (Volvo XC60 ahead by 14 points), performance (Volvo XC60 ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, 483L in the Volvo XC60.

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