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Mercedes EQA vs Skoda Kodiaq – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Skoda Kodiaq?

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.

Skoda Kodiaq has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7389 £.

As for range, the Mercedes EQA performs convincingly better – achieving up to 561 km, about 438 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.

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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 barely noticeable edge – offering 292 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.30 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs noticeable better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 71 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQA pulls distinct stronger with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 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, Skoda Kodiaq is noticeable lighter – 1684 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers convincingly more room – 910 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs noticeable better – up to 2105 L, which is about 785 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kodiaq evident takes the win – 563 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes EQA proves to be edges out slightly 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
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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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Skoda Kodiaq

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The Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44200 - 57400 £
Price
36800 - 49600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
113 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
9 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 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
1684 - 1970 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4463 mm
Length
4758 - 4761 mm
Width
1834 mm
Width
1864 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Height
1663 - 1683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Max trunk capacity
1945 - 2105 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, F, G, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda

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Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

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

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