The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC, offered in Europe from October 2023, is a 5-door all-wheel drive (AWD) electric SUV model with a permanent 4MATIC system (electric motors on the front and rear axles). It includes asynchronous and permanent magnet electric motors (BEV), producing 225 KF / 225 hp / 168 kW at 4500 – 12000 engine revs and 390 Nm of torque at 0 – 4000 engine revs. Combined with an automatic transmission with 1-speed (direct drive), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 161 km/h. Its combined electric consumption is 17.4 kWh/100km, with a combined WLTP autonomy of 459 km. The car has a length of 4463 mm, a width of 1834 mm, a height of 1613 mm and weighs 2035 kg, with a battery with a net capacity of 66.50 kWh.
Overview
| Model: | EQA 300 4MATIC |
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| Production year: | 2024 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 1 gear |
| Starting price: | € 53,520 |
| Engine size: | 0.0 L |
| Max torque: | 390 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | N/A |
| Charge system: | Electric |
| Displacement: | 0 cm3 |
| Max power: | 225 PS / 225 hp / 168 kW |
| Fuel type: | Electric |
| Fuel consumption: | 17.4 kWh/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 17.4-19.2 kWh/100km |
| City: | 15-16.6 kWh/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.4 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 19.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 161 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2035 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2535 kg |
| Length: | 4463 mm |
| Width: | 1834 mm |
| Height: | 1613 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | N/A |
Expert reviews
Consumption
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Safety
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Performance
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Driveability
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Durability
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Maintenance
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Design
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Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC (2024) is an electric SUV appreciated for its quality interior, solid construction and a smooth ride with confident traction thanks to the 4MATIC system. It offers a refined and reliable driving experience, making it ideal for those looking for a luxury electric car with the "Mercedes feel" and better performance. However, rear and trunk space is more limited than some competitors. Also, despite the improvements, some critics consider the EQA to be a "Franken-EV" due to the adapted platform.