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Mercedes EQA vs Renault R5 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Renault R5?

Mercedes EQA vs Renault R5: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • visibly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Renault R5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Renault R5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,960 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers a bit more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 71 km more than the Renault R5.

R5

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 150 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers clearly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 145 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, Renault R5 is clearly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 668 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers very slightly more boot space – 340 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries marginally more – 425 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 comes out modestly 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.

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R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 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

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Renault R5

The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
23,900 - 26,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
40 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
-
Length
3,922 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,744 mm
Height
-
Height
1,498 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
396 - 418 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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