Head-to-head
Mercedes EQA vs Mercedes EQE SUV
At $85,800 the Mercedes EQA undercuts the Mercedes EQE SUV by $50,800 (37%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, 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
Mercedes EQE SUV
Mercedes-Benz's electric SUV in the EQE family — shares mechanicals with the EQE sedan but in a more practical body. 660 km WLTP range and 4MATIC AWD as standard.
- From
- $136,600
- Range
- 660 km
- Battery
- 90.6 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQA and Mercedes EQE SUV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV goes 234 km further on a charge (660 vs 426 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV carries a 20.6 kWh larger battery (90.6 vs 70 kWh).
- 3
Price · advantage Mercedes EQA
The Mercedes EQA undercuts the Mercedes EQE SUV by $50,800 (37%) on starting price.
- 4
DC charging · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV accepts 70 kW more DC peak charging (170 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 5
Power · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV puts down 75 kW more (215 vs 140 kW).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQA wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $50,800
Where the Mercedes EQE SUV wins
- ▸ 234 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6.3s vs 8.6s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (170 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
Mercedes EQE SUV
What we like
- ✓ Long 660 km WLTP range
- ✓ Standard 4MATIC AWD
- ✓ Class-leading 10-year / 250,000 km battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (170 kW) lags 800V rivals
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight hurts efficiency
- ✕ Bulbous styling polarises
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQA vs Mercedes EQE SUV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQA or the Mercedes EQE SUV?
- The Mercedes EQA is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $85,800 versus $136,600 for the Mercedes EQE SUV, a $50,800 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Mercedes EQE SUV has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 660 km, 234 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 Mercedes EQE SUV accepts a peak DC charging rate of 170 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 Mercedes EQE SUV does 0–100 km/h in 6.3 seconds — 2.3 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.
- Is the Mercedes EQA better value than the Mercedes EQE SUV?
- On paper the Mercedes EQA is $50,800 cheaper, but trails the Mercedes EQE SUV on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Mercedes EQE SUV is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQA
if…
- ✓ you want to save $50,800 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: premium-brand buyers
Choose the
Mercedes EQE SUV
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (234 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you regularly load it up (180 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.