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Mercedes EQA vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Mazda MX-30?

Mercedes EQA vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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:

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.

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,026 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 391 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

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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, Mazda MX-30 is slightly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers very slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries very slightly more – 425 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 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.

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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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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

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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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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