Head-to-head
Mercedes EQA vs Lexus RZ
Two suvs priced within $1,300 of each other. Here's where each pulls ahead on range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Mercedes EQA
Mercedes-Benz's electric small SUV sits on the GLA platform and shares its body silhouette. The 5-star ANCAP rating is inherited from the B-Class tested in 2019, which is worth knowing — the result is dated under newer protocols.
- From
- $85,800
- Range
- 426 km
- Battery
- 70 kWh
Option B · SUV
Lexus RZ
Lexus's electric SUV — shares mechanicals with the Toyota bZ4X but adds Lexus refinement, more power, and 22 kW three-phase AC charging. The 2026 refresh dropped pricing by up to $42,000.
- From
- $84,500
- Range
- 460 km
- Battery
- 74.7 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQA and Lexus RZ, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Power · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ puts down 140 kW more (280 vs 140 kW).
- 2
Range · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ goes 34 km further on a charge (460 vs 426 km WLTP).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ accepts 50 kW more DC peak charging (150 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Boot · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ swallows 182 L more cargo with the rear seats up (522 vs 340 L).
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ is 4.0 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.6 s vs 8.6 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQA wins
Trails the Lexus RZ on the core specs we measure.
Where the Lexus RZ wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $1,300
- ▸ 34 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.6s vs 8.6s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (150 kW vs 100 kW)
Mercedes EQA
What we like
- ✓ Premium Mercedes cabin materials
- ✓ Long battery warranty (8 years / 160,000 km)
- ✓ Established dealer network across Australia
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (100 kW) lags the segment
- ✕ Inherited ANCAP rating from older B-Class testing
- ✕ Modest boot for an SUV at this price
Lexus RZ
What we like
- ✓ Lexus's industry-leading 10-year battery warranty
- ✓ 22 kW three-phase AC charging
- ✓ Sharper performance than bZ4X (4.6s 0–100)
What we don't
- ✕ Range modest for the price (460 km WLTP)
- ✕ Shares cost-cut interior elements with Toyota sibling
- ✕ Pricing dropped only after slow initial sales
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQA vs Lexus RZ
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQA or the Lexus RZ?
- The Lexus RZ is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $84,500 versus $85,800 for the Mercedes EQA, a $1,300 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Lexus RZ has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 460 km, 34 km further than the Mercedes EQA's 426 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Lexus RZ accepts a peak DC charging rate of 150 kW versus 100 kW for the Mercedes EQA. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Lexus RZ does 0–100 km/h in 4.6 seconds — 4.0 s quicker than the Mercedes EQA's 8.6 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Lexus RZ
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you regularly load it up (182 L more boot)
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.