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Mercedes EQA vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Casalini 550?

Mercedes EQA vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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

EQA

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.

Casalini 550 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,843 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers substantially more torque with 390 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 362 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.

Seats: Mercedes EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 1,690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers considerably more boot space – 340 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 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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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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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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Reviews Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

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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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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