Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV at 5 stars (2023) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, against 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

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 EQE SUV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 EQE SUV stands out with panoramic roof, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets artico man-made leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

Drivetrain

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV uses a Electric producing 180kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 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 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90.6kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 586km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 170kW (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures 4,863mm long on a 3,030mm wheelbase, 268mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV a 54L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. 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 Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.3 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 EQE SUV costs about $859 a year (17.9 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 $29 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: more power (180kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 466L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($859 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $134,900).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 9 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 26 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 17 points), safety (Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs about $29 less (17.9 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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