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Mercedes EQA vs SEAT Ateca – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

SEAT Ateca has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19132 £.

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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 clearly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs noticeable better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQA pulls distinct stronger with 520 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SEAT Ateca is convincingly lighter – 1345 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers distinct more room – 510 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Ateca performs slightly better – up to 1604 L, which is about 284 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race?

The SEAT Ateca proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
SEAT Ateca is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,100
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SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 6.4 L

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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Mercedes EQA
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Costs and Consumption

Price
44200 - 57400 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4463 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1834 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
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.