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Mercedes EQA vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Genesis G70?

Mercedes EQA vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • marginally more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Genesis G70 is slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,320 £.

G70

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 Genesis G70 offers only slightly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers moderately more torque with 440 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Genesis G70 is clearly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers marginally more boot space – 340 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G70 carries marginally more – 452 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA has only a minor advantage 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 £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
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Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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