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21 Mercedes-Benz EQA EQA 250 140kW AMG Line 66.5kWh 5dr Auto

From £24,498
£249 Deposit
£519.90 Per month

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Cruise controlDYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Easy-pack tailgateEQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
Hard-disk navigationMercedes Benz emergency call system
Mercedes me connectSmartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

100KW DC onboard charger11KW onboard charger
Charging cable for domestic plug socket, Type G (Mode 2) 5mCharging cable for wall box and public charging station - Type 2(mode 3) 5m
Combined charging system CCS-2 connectorComfort suspension with self levelling rear air suspension

Entertainment

DAB Digital radioMBUX multimedia system with 10" Digital instrument cluster and 10" media display with touchscreen
Mercedes benz sound system 

Exterior Features

AMG Line bodystyling including AMG front apron with integrated air curtain and AMG rear apron with diffusor opticsAuto dimming interior mirror
Black panel radiator grille with twin blade design in chromeLED High performance headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist
Polished aluminium roof railsPrivacy glass - heat insulating dark tinted glass
Rain sensor windscreen wipersSurround lighting with projection of brand logo

Interior Features

3 spoke AMG multifunction sports flat bottom steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanised shift paddles40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Aluminium with rubber studs stainless steel sports pedalsAmbient lighting with choice of 64 colour settings
AMG sports seatsArtico man-made leather/ Dinamica microfiber upholstery
Double CupholderFront and rear head restraints
Heated front seatsIlluminated door sills with EQA lettering
Rear armrest with storage + through loadRoof lining - Black fabric
Stowage compartment with retractable coverTHERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
Velour floor mats with AMG lettering 

Packs

Interior light package - EQAMirror package - EQA
Parking package with reversing camera - EQASeat comfort pack - EQA
Stowage package - EQA 

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
ABSKnee bags

Security

Urban guard vehicle protection 

Trim

Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim painted 

Wheels

18" AMG 5 spoke light alloy wheelsSummer tyres
Tirefit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh66.5Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)345
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-100Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)30Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW100Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationRight Side RearCoupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles249Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb18
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.5WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb420
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb261 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0Noise Level dB(A)66

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0
Badge Power190Coin Description140kW 66.5kWh
Coin SeriesAMG LINEGeneration Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0743PManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years2Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15500Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8.9Engine Power - BHP190
Engine Power - KW140Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM3600Engine Torque - LBS.FT277
Engine Torque - MKG38.2Engine Torque - NM375
Engine Torque - RPM1000Top Speed99

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleAMG 5 SPOKEWheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1624Length4463
Wheelbase2729Width1834
Width (including mirrors)2020 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2470Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1320
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)340Max. Loading Weight430
Max. Roof Load75Max. Towing Weight - Braked750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight2040
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Mercedes-Benz EQA

The EQA brings Mercedes EVs into the mainstream. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

This is what the Mercedes of compact electric cars looks like. The EQA isn't the most sophisticated or longest-running small EV out there, but the Stuttgart maker is hoping that when it comes down to it, this will be the one that customers in search of a premium alternative would rather have.

Background

Mercedes has long needed a relatively affordable all-electric family hatchback. BMW has its iX1. Audi has the Q4 e-tron, Volkswagen has the ID.3 and ID.4. Plus there's the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Skoda Enyaq iV and the CUPRA Born. So Mercedes has pulled out all the stops to bring us this EQA. There wasn't time for the Stuttgart brand to construct a bespoke electric platform for this model of the kind that features on its competitors. So it must sit on the same MFA underpinnings as the compact GLA crossover it's based upon, a chassis not originally designed for full electrification. Quite a lot of work's had to go in then, to revise this platform to take the weight of this EQA's 66kWh drive battery. The pay-off though for Mercedes is that it means that this BEV can roll down the same German Rastatt production line as its GLA combustion engine counterparts. Let's take a look at what this car can offer.

Driving Experience

Setting off in this Mercedes feels all very normal. There's the same kind of starter button and column-mounted auto gear lever that you'd find in any normal combustion engine model in the Stuttgart maker's range. Mainstream versions of the EQA are based around a single powertrain and battery package, dubbed the 'EQA 250+'. Here, a 70.5kWh battery pack and a single asynchronous electric motor sit on the front axle and produce a combined output of 188bhp and 375Nm of torque. Drive is through the usual fixed-ratio auto gearbox common to full-battery models. Like all EVs, the EQA shoots away from rest like a scalded cat as all the torque is developed all at once. And, like all EVs, it runs out of puff a little once the 62mph mark is passed (in 8.9s), eventually topping out at just 99mph. If you want to go faster in an EQA, you'll need to talk to your dealer about the two 4MATIC models, the EQA 300 (with 228hp) and the EQA 350 (with 292hp), the latter capable of 0-62mph in around 6 seconds. These still use the older 66.5kWh battery. Our focus here though, is on the volume EQA 250 derivative and the stat you'll be most interested in with that particular variant is driving range, rated at up to 324 miles from a single charge (the 4MATIC models deliver a max of 268 miles). That's not particularly noteworthy; to give you some segment perspective, a rival Volkswagen ID.3 with a 77kWh battery manages up to 341 miles. Expect longer range EQAs in the future. To maximise the range you do have, you'll need to make proactive use of the various brake regenerative energy harvesting modes on offer. The most aggressive setting is 'D - -', in which you feel sharp retardation whenever you come off the throttle. That's useful in town, meaning you hardly ever need to use the brakes, except when coming to a complete stop. The least aggressive setting is 'D+', in which the car coasts without any perceptible off-throttle braking, maintaining momentum.

Design and Build

As is intentional, there's a clear visual connection between this EQA and its combustion-engined GLA conventional showroom stablemates. The two cars share the same steel bodyshell and bumpers, but the electric variant gets its own unique blanked-off front grille and some other lightly altered details. A horizontal fibre-optic strip connects the daytime running lights of the full-LED headlamps, ensuring a high level of recognisability both in daylight and at night. Exclusive to this model are light-alloy wheels in a bi- or tri-colour design, up to 20 inches in size, in some cases with rose gold-coloured or blue decorative trim. The interior's very recognisable from the GLA too, though there are EQA-themed instrument and infotainment graphics across the distinctive bonded twin screens that dominate the front of the cabin. The rear seat's a bit different though, mainly because the floor level's had to be raised to accommodate the battery pack that's been inserted beneath, there's also a transmission tunnel-like ridge running down the cabin centre. At least legroom isn't compromised over a normal GLA. Out back, the usual 481-litre boot you get in a combustion-engined GLA has been compromised in size a little here (to 340-litres), but the useful 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat of the conventional car has been retained.

Market and Model

OK: what'll you pay for an EQA? All the models available in this line-up use the same 66.5kWh battery and nearly all sales are of the EQA 250+ variant we tried, which uses a front-mounted 190hp electric motor and is priced from around £50,000 in entry-level 'Sport Executive' form. From there, it's a £2,000 jump to 'AMG Line Executive'-spec, with 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus' trims above that, the plushest most powerful options taking the price up towards £60,000. The two more sophisticated EQA variants, the EQA 300 4MATIC and the EQA 350 4MATIC, add an extra electric motor on the rear axle to increase traction - and power, the '300' variant offering 228hp and the '350' version boosting that to 292hp. For these faster models, prices start from around £53,000 for the '300' and from around £54,500 for the '350'. If you like the idea of an EQA of some sort but need a bit of extra versatility, bear in mind that Mercedes also has its mechanically almost identical EQB SUV for relatively little more.

Cost of Ownership

Mercedes has improved the driving range of the base EQA 250+ with a larger 70.5kWh battery which will take up up to 324 miles. Mind you, you're going to need to make pretty proactive use of the brake regenerative settings to achieve that. The 300 4MATIC and 350 4MATIC AWD models have the old 66.5kWh battery so can only go up to 268 miles. Either way, all EQAs will support both 11kW AC and 100kW DC charging. The 100 kW DC on-board charger allows the car to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 37 minutes, and from 10 to 100 per cent in around seven hours using an 11kW wall box. Navigation with Electric Intelligence - included as standard on both trim levels - calculates the route that will get the driver to their destination fastest, taking into account charging times, and taking the stress out of route planning. A three-year subscription to the Mercedes me Charge public charging service is also available as standard. With Mercedes me Charge, customers have access to what is currently the world's biggest charging network: this currently comprises more than 450,000 AC and DC charging points across 3 countries. Mercedes me Charge allows customers convenient use of the charging stations of various providers, even when travelling abroad. By registering just once, they can benefit from an integrated payment function with a simple billing process. Mercedes me Charge enables customers to charge at more than 175,000 public charging points throughout Europe; Mercedes-Benz ensures a subsequent offset with green power.

Summary

There's lots you might like about the EQA. It is, after all, a very Mercedes-style package, with a feeling of cabin elegance, sophistication and quality that many competitors struggle to match. And the compromises the battery system requires in terms of rear seat accommodation and boot space aren't too great. The brake regeneration system is excellent. The extensive 'Mercedes me' charging network and the easy way you can pay to use it is an obvious attraction. And residual values will probably be very competitive. If you can use all of these attributes to justify a car that costs slightly more than its most obvious rivals and goes a slightly lower distance than them between charges, then all well and good. If you can't, then lots of alternatives in this segment await your evaluation. Once you've tried them though, you might end up feeling that none have quite the class and appeal of an EQA. Such is the draw of the Three Pointed Star. We're a little disappointed that Mercedes chose to patch together an electric family car from the engineering of a combustion-powered one. But not everyone cares about design semantics of this sort and for the kind of people an EQA is aimed at, what's delivered here will probably be sufficient to satisfy. We always thought though, that the Mercedes mantra was 'The best or nothing'. Which means that in this case, the best is clearly yet to come.

Performance
70%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
60%
Build
80%
Value
70%
Equipment
60%
Economy
50%
Depreciation
80%
Insurance
70%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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60 monthly payments of£519.90
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£31,444
Fixed interest rate5.7%
Representative APR10.9%
Cash price£24,498
Credit amount£24,249
Completion fee£1
Term (months)60

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