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Mercedes EQA vs MINI Aceman – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes EQA or MINI Aceman fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MINI Aceman has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25500 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 18780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MINI Aceman: with 14 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes EQA with 14.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes EQA performs noticeable better – achieving up to 561 km, about 156 km more than the MINI Aceman.

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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 has a somewhat edge – offering 292 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.40 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Aceman performs to a small extent better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQA pulls evident stronger with 520 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MINI Aceman is to a small extent lighter – 1720 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers slightly more room – 340 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQA performs distinct better – up to 1320 L, which is about 315 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman slightly takes the win – 530 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes EQA proves to be has the upper hand and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes EQA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 476 - 561 km

Mercedes EQA

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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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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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MINI Aceman
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Costs and Consumption

Price
44200 - 57400 £
Price
25500 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16 kWh
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
303 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
38.5 - 49.2 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
Curb weight
1720 - 1825 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
4463 mm
Length
4079 mm
Width
1834 mm
Width
1754 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Height
1514 mm
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Max trunk capacity
1005 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
450 - 530 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
184 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MINI
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.