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Mercedes EQA vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (292 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (44,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes EQA vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Tiguan is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,659 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers considerably more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 435 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 only slightly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is visibly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is noticeably lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more boot space – 652 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 312 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 166 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 533 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 476 - 561 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,463 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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