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Mercedes EQA vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes EQA vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes EQA is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,403 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers substantially more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 397 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 279 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 only slightly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries moderately 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 holds a slight edge 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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