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Mercedes EQA vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Toyota Hilux?

Mercedes EQA vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
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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

EQA

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Hilux is barely cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is significantly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Toyota Hilux. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 219 km more than the Toyota Hilux.

Hilux

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 moderately more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 110 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, Mercedes EQA is marginally lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries considerably more – 960 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 535 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA is far ahead overall 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
Mercedes EQA
Toyota Hilux

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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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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Mercedes EQA
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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