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Mercedes EQT vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or SEAT Arona?

Mercedes EQT vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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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.

SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,074 £.

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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 SEAT Arona offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Arona delivers marginally more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

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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, SEAT Arona is considerably lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 737 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries only slightly more – 531 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona leads convincingly 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 £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Reviews Mercedes EQT

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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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Reviews SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
29 May 2026, 20:19:35

É um excelente crossover...
Tem uma imagem desportiva e está bem equipado a nível de segurança e de tecnologia...
Tem uma óptima posição de condução...
É muito divertido de conduzir...
Só tenho pena de não trazer de fábrica o pneu sobresselente...

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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Mercedes EQT
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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