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CUPRA Born vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mercedes EQA?

CUPRA Born vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,597 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers markedly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 154 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers markedly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is slightly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries marginally more – 461 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,300
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 484 - 630 km
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The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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