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Brand New Mercedes-Benz EQA EQA 250+ 140kW AMG Line Executive 70.5kWh 5dr Auto

£1932 Initial rental
£322 Per month + VAT

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Acoustic ambient protectionDYNAMIC 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 connectService indicator
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android autoTrip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

100KW DC onboard charger11KW onboard charger
Charging cable for wall box and public charging station - Type 2(mode 3) 5mCombined charging system CCS-2 connector
Comfort 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

3rd brake lightAMG Line bodystyling including AMG front apron with integrated air curtain and AMG rear apron with diffusor optics
Body colour bumpersDaytime running lights
Electric front windowsElectric rear windows
Electrically adjustable door mirrorsFront and rear LED light band
Front fog lightsHeated door mirrors
LED High performance headlamps with adaptive highbeam assistPolished aluminium roof rails
Privacy glass - heat insulating dark tinted glassRain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doorsRear wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row3 spoke AMG multifunction sports flat bottom steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanised shift paddles
40:20:40 split folding rear seatsAmbient lighting with choice of 64 colour settings
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with aluminium rubber studsAMG sports seats
Double CupholderFront and rear head restraints
Heated front seatsIlluminated door sills with EQA lettering
Reach and rake adjustable steering columnRear armrest with storage + through load
Roof lining - Black fabricSingle front passenger seat
Stowage compartment with retractable coverTHERMATIC automatic climate control
Velour floor mats with AMG lettering 

Packs

Interior light package - EQAMirror package without dimming interior and drivers exterior mirrors- 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
ABSChild locks on rear doors
Electric parking brakeESP
Front passenger airbag deactivationIsofix child seat anchor points on outer rear seats
Knee bagsRadar-based recuperation

Security

Guard 360 degree vehicle protectionKeyless entry
Remote central locking 

Trim

Backlit star pattern trim 

Wheels

19" AMG 10 spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in high gloss black with high sheen finishSummer 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 % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh70.5
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationRight Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2Maximum Charging Rate - kW100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage62000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity70.5WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb15.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH15.7WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL15.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb4WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL4WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb520
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH520WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL520
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb323WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH323
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL323 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0.0
Badge Power190Coin SeriesAMG Line Executive
Generation Mark2Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0739E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %97NCAP Child Occupant Protection %90
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095NCAP Pedestrian Protection %81
NCAP Safety Assist %75Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15500Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8.6Engine Power - BHP190
Engine Power - KW140Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM7000Engine Torque - LBS.FT284
Engine Torque - MKG39.3Engine Torque - NM385
Engine Torque - RPM3550Top Speed99

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear235/50 R19Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleAMG 10 SPOKEWheel Type19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1608Length4463
Wheelbase2729Width1834
Width (including mirrors)2020 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2470Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1320
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)340Max. Loading Weight415
Max. Roof Load75Max. Towing Weight - Braked1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight2055
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 Night Edition' form. From there, it's a £2,000 jump to 'AMG Line'-spec, with 'AMG Line Premium' and 'AMG Line Premium Plus' trims above that, the plushest most powerful options taking up 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.

Representative contract hire

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35 monthly payments of£322
Initial rental£1932
Contract mileage30,000
Term (months)36

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