After the Mercedes-Benz EQC SUV the Mercedes-Benz EQA is the second electric-only vehicle from Mercedes-Benz and its based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA (H 247) platform. The architecture is called EVA (Electric vehicle architecture) 1.5. It was launched online on January 20th, 2021. The first market launch was on May 1st, 2021. The world premiere was held digital at January, 20th 2021. The maximum speed is 160 km/h. Besides of the 4MATIC the EQA is a front wheel based vehicle. 

 

Design Introduction:

• The Mercedes-Benz EQA is a compact class SUV designed with the typical Mercedes-Benz EQ front grille, the closed black panel grille and the rear with the continuous light band shows the electric DNA of Mercedes-Benz.
• The closeness to the Mercedes-Benz GLA is intended to use same parts for both models.

 

Market Sales:

• At explore brands we are checking the availability on the three main markets USA, Germany and China.
• Germany: Available
• USA: Not available
• China: Available 

 

Based on:

• The Mercedes-Benz EQA is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA
• Platform: MFA2
  Other vehicles who use the MFA2 platform:
• A-Class (all variants)
• B-Class
• CLA (all variants)
• GLA
• GLB
• EQB

 

Production:

• The Mercedes-Benz EQA will be produced on the same assembly line as the Mercedes-Benz GLA in
• Rastatt (Germany)
• Bejing (China)

 

Measurement:

• Length: 4463 mm | 175.7 in
• Width: 1834 mm | 72.2 in
• Width with mirrors: 2020 mm | 79.5 in
• Height: 1620 mm | 63.8 in (Mercedes-Benz EQA 250)
• Wheelbase: 2729 mm | 107.4 in
• Empty Weight: 2040 kg | 4497 lb 6.92 oz
• Towing Weight Unbraked: 750 kg | 1653 lb 7.49 oz
• Towing Weight Braked: 750 kg | 1653 lb 7.49 oz 
• Update with the facelift: Towing Weight Braked: 1.500 kg | 3306 lb  14.94 oz (all versions without 4MATIC)
• Update with the facelift: Towing Weight Braked: 1.800 kg | 3968 lb  5.13 oz (with 4MATIC versions only)
• cW: 0.28 | coefficient of drag (cd): 0.28
• Trunk volume: 340.0 l | 12.01 cu ft
• Maximum trunk volume: 1320.0 l | 46.62 cu ft

 

Additional information:

• Seats: 5 people
• Isofix: Yes, 2 seats
• Turning Circle: 11.4 m | 37.4 ft

 

Competitor:

• BMW i3s
• Ford Mustang Mach E Basis
• Hyundai Kona Elektro
• Kia e-Niro
• Lexus UX300e
• Skoda Envaq 80
• Tesla Model 3 LR
• Tesla Model Y
• Volkswagen VW ID.3
• Volkswagen VW ID.4
• Volvo XC 40 Recharge 

 

Battery:

• Manufacturer: LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE
• Type: Lithium-Ion battery
• Capacity: 66.5 kWh is build-in in every model, besides the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ which use a 70.5 kWh battery
• Architecture: 400 V
• Additional information: The Voltage is 420 V and the Nominal capacity is 187.5 Ah (besides the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+)
• Charging type: DC fast charging with 100 kW (CCS) or Wallbox with 11 kW (Type 2)
• Charge Port: Right Side Rear
• Charging time at home / destination: Charge time from 0 - 395 km (0-100%) with 11 kW AC: 7h 15 min.
• Charging time at Fast Charging: Charging time from 40 km - 316 km (10-80%) with 112 kW DC: 29 min.
  Be aware that these numbers are estimated charging times and the real conditions can impact those numbers

 

Mercedes-Benz Charging service:

• 450,000 charging points in more than 31 countries are available with the Mercede Me App and are integrated in the navigation system.
• Even the payment can be done directly on the display in your car with the connected payment method in Mercedes Me App

 

Next step:

• Facelift:
• World premiere: IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich
• Available to order in Germany: Autumn 2023
• Showroom premiere Germany: Early 2024
  
  
• They changed only small details on the exterieur such as engraved star pattern on the front grille and some aerodynamic optimizations which increase the WLTP to 560 km / 348 mi as well as new rims.
• In the interieur the update the steering wheel to the newest generation and the infotainment package to NTG7 with a 10.25'' widescreen display as standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto could now be wireless connected with the faceift. Also new decoration elements are available with the facelift
• The rear view camera is now available in a higher quality

 

Model overview (Europe):

• Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
• Available
• In most European countries the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 was available to order since June 2022
• Performance
• Accelaration 0-100 km/h or 0 - 60 mph: 8.6 s
• Speed: 160 km/h | 99 mph
• Power: 140 kW | 190 PS / 188 hp
• Torque: 385 Nm | 283.96 lbf ft
• Drive: Front wheel drive
   
• Battery
• Capacity: 66.5 kWh
   
• Energy consumption
• (Electric) Range (WLTP): 496 km / 308 mi
• Vehicle consumption: 16.8 kWh / 100 km | Vehicle Fuel Equivalent: 1.9l / 100 km
• Rated consumption: 15.4 kWh/100 km | Rated Fuel Equivalent: 1.7l / 100 km
• CO2-Emission: 0 g / km (combined)
  
   
• Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
• Available
• In most European countries the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ was available to order since June 2022
• Performance
• Accelaration 0-100 km/h or 0 - 60 mph: 8.6 s
• Speed: 160 km/h | 99 mph
• Power: 140 kW | 190 PS / 188 hp
• Torque: 385 Nm | 283.96 lbf ft
• Drive: Front wheel drive
   
• Battery
• Capacity: 70.5 kWh
   
• Energy consumption
• (Electric) Range (WLTP): 531 km / 330 mi
• Vehicle consumption: 16.8 kWh / 100 km | Vehicle Fuel Equivalent: 1.9l / 100 km
• Rated consumption: 15.4 kWh/100 km | Rated Fuel Equivalent: 1.7l / 100 km
• CO2-Emission: 0 g / km (combined)
   

• Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC
• Available
• In Germany since May 2021
• In Netherlands since August 2021
• In United Kingdom since December 2021
• Performance
• Accelaration 0-100 km/h or 0 - 60 mph: 7.7 s
• Speed: 160 km/h | 99 mph
• Power: 168 kW | 228 PS / 225 hp
• Torque: 390 Nm | 283.96 lbf ft
• Drive: All wheel drive
   
• Battery
• Capacity: 66.5 kWh
   
• Energy consumption
• (Electric) Range (WLTP): 438 km / 306 mi
• Vehicle consumption: 15.2 kWh / 100 km | Vehicle Fuel Equivalent: 2.0l / 100 km
• Rated consumption: 17.5 kWh/100 km | Rated Fuel Equivalent: 1.7l / 100 km
• CO2-Emission: 0 g / km (combined)

 

• Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC
• Available
• In Germany since May 2021
• In Netherlands since November 2021
• In United Kingdom since December 2021
• Performance
• Accelaration 0-100 km/h or 0 - 60 mph: 6.0 s
• Speed: 160 km/h | 99 mph
• Power: 215 kW | 292 PS / 288 hp
• Torque: 520 Nm | 384 lbf ft
• Drive: All wheel drive
   
• Battery
• Capacity: 66.5 kWh
   
• Energy consumption
• (Electric) Range (WLTP): 438 km / 306 mi
• Vehicle consumption: 15.2 kWh / 100 km | Vehicle Fuel Equivalent: 2.0l / 100 km
• Rated consumption: 17.5 kWh/100 km | Rated Fuel Equivalent: 1.7l / 100 km
• CO2-Emission: 0 g / km (combined)

 

All statements without guarantee

Sources: Mercedes-Benz.de, MBUSA.com, Mercedes-Benz.co.uk, Mercedes-Benz-com.cn, Wirtschaftswoche, Handelsblatt, Manager Magazin, evspecification.com, ev-database.org, Autozeitung, Auto Motor und Sport, Automobilwoche

 

 

How we would configurate this vehicle:

• Model: Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 4MATIC
  All Mercedes-Benz EQA cars have the same exterieur design as basic, so we would choose the strongest "engine".
   
• Styles: There are three styles for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. It all starts with the Progressive style with cloth seats and already a high premium basic in exterieur and interieur. The Electric Art is the next style to choose and have leather seats, illuminated entrance panels and a higher basic in exterieur and interieur. The best style in our opinion is the AMG Line which is recognizable with the two horizontal lines in the grille and the typical AMG Line front and rear spoiler. The AMG Line is also the most ordered style at the Mercedes-Benz EQA
   
• Wheels: Normally the Mercedes-Benz EQA comes with 18 inch wheels, also with the AMG Line. Standard wheels on AMG Line are the (internal code: RQQ) Wheels with 235/55 R 18 black high finished 5-spoke-design. You also can choose the 19 inch (internal code: RTF) with 235/50 R 19 in black high finished 5-double-spoke-design. The highest option are the (internal code: RVU) 20 inch wheels in a multi-spoke-design with 235/45 R 20. We would choose these rims for our configuration
   
• Color: There are so many possible color options, but we like the MANUFAKTUR patagoniared (internal code: 993) most and would choose that.
   
• Exterieur Addons: The additional extras we would choose is the panorma sunroof (internal code: 413), the aluminium polished roof rails (internal code: 725) and the Advanced-Plus-Package (internal code: PDB) which includes THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control system, Advanced Soundsystem, Keyless-Go and Wireless Charging for Smartphones in the front
   
• Interieur: We love Alcantara seats, so we would choose the seat option for the man-made leather ARTICO / Microfiber MIKROCUT black (internal code: 651) and the sport seats (internal code: 7U4) as well as the black interieur headlining (internal code: 51U). The decorative elements we would choose are held in black open pore linde variant (internal code: H15) and we will choose the multi-function sport steering wheel in Leather Nappa (internal code: H15) in the color combination black and silver. 
   

 

 

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