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Mercedes EQA vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 27,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or BYD Atto 2?

Mercedes EQA vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Atto 2

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Atto 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,817 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is barely more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 2. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 131 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

Atto 2

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 noticeably more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 2 is noticeably lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 2 offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 2 carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA sits just 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.

from £44,200
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 - 561 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes EQA

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Carlos Aguilar
5 Feb 2026, 13:15:18

I've done 6,000 km and I'm delighted. I haven't tried other EVs, but I'm thrilled with the BYD Atto 2. It's true I don't go on long trips — I do everything in the city and nearby, about 100 to 150 km a day — and honestly it's been great in every way. When I hit 300,000 km I'll tell you again. Haha

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Mercedes EQA
BYD Atto 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
27,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 41 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 450 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
260 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
290 - 310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BYD
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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