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Fiat 500 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mercedes EQA?

Fiat 500 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQA

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,740 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers markedly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 145 km more than the Fiat 500.

EQA

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers clearly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is substantially lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 985 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more boot space – 340 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is narrowly 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.

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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Mercedes EQA

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
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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