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Mercedes EQA vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Mercedes EQA vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (19 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,183 £.

Yaris Cross

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 significantly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

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, Toyota Yaris Cross is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 935 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers moderately more boot space – 397 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries a bit more – 510 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA shows a few small advantages 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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Reviews Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Nöthi
27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

Fantastic build quality and genuine premium-class feel with lots of features like distance sensors or the speed-limit sign reader — things Mercedes still brags about in the GLC even five years later...

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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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Reviews Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (19 Reviews)
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Adri
28 Jul 2026, 15:05:12

The Yaris Cross is, in almost every respect, a fine car, but the constant problem with the battery led us to decide, after 40 years, to trade it in for the Suzuki Vitara.

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Dee
17 Jun 2026, 07:41:32

It's a shame the 12V battery lets you down and you always have to carry a jumper. Fairly noisy, otherwise a good car.

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E.W
24 May 2026, 21:51:54

I want to choose the Yaris Cross because it’s cheaper per month than the ID3 and because of the high step-in of the Yaris — we’re in our late 70s.

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Oleh G
22 Apr 2026, 19:47:57

It would be desirable to improve its sound/noise insulation, increase the trunk capacity, add more power for the high beams, and offer more accessories.

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claudio
26 Mar 2026, 13:45:30

After several cars from the VW Group and a long search, I chose the Yaris Cross — also because of the unusual gearbox.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
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co2
0 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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