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Mercedes EQA vs Kia EV5 comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Kia EV5?

Mercedes EQA vs Kia EV5: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Kia EV5

  • a bit cheaper
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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.

Kia EV5 is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,817 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 31 km more than the Kia EV5.

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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 218 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Kia EV5 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 295 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

EQA

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, Mercedes EQA is very slightly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries moderately more – 511 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA holds a decisive overall lead 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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Kia EV5

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Mercedes EQA
Kia EV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
39,400 - 44,600 £
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
16.9 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
505 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
2,069 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,463 mm
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
511 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
295 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Kia
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

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

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