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Mercedes EQA vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or VinFast VF 8?

Mercedes EQA vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

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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.

VinFast VF 8 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,312 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers marginally more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 5 km more than the VinFast VF 8.

VF 8

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 VinFast VF 8 offers significantly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VinFast VF 8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers visibly more torque with 620 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

EQA

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is moderately lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VinFast VF 8 offers very slightly more boot space – 376 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the VinFast VF 8 carries moderately more – 515 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 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 £41,600
VF 8

VinFast VF 8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 471 km
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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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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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VinFast VF 8

The VinFast VF 8 is a bold, modern electric SUV from Vietnam that packs generous interior space, slick digital tech, and a quietly confident design that punches above its price. On the road it feels composed and user-friendly, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want an up-to-date EV with personality and a sensible, no-fuss ownership proposition.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
450 - 515 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VinFast
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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