Kia Sportage vs Mercedes EQA – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

Kia Sportage has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14503 £.

As for range, the Mercedes EQA performs significantly better – achieving up to 561 km, about 497 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 has a slightly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 520 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Sportage is evident lighter – 1526 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more room – 587 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 456 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Our conclusion: The Kia Sportage proves to be edges out slightly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.