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Mercedes EQA vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Renault Austral?

Mercedes EQA vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Austral

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Renault Austral is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,960 £.

Austral

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 visibly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers markedly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is markedly lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 567 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA is decisively ahead 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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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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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