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Mercedes EQA vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or VW ID.7?

Mercedes EQA vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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.

Mercedes EQA is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 501 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 232 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

ID.7

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 VW ID.7 offers visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 289 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 marginally lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more boot space – 532 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 594 - 708 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

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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Mercedes EQA
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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