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Lexus RZ vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Mercedes EQA?

Lexus RZ vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes EQA is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,068 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 83 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 Lexus RZ offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers noticeably more torque with 538 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

RZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is only slightly lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RZ offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries noticeably more – 540 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ is far ahead overall 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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RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Reviews Lexus RZ

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Mercedes EQA

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Reviews Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Fantastic build quality and genuine premium-class feel with lots of features like distance sensors or the speed-limit sign reader — things Mercedes still brags about in the GLC even five years later...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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