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Nissan Ariya vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Mercedes EQA?

Nissan Ariya vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ariya

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,974 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 7.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers a bit more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 59 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

EQA

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 Nissan Ariya offers substantially more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Ariya

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 barely lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers moderately more boot space – 415 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries slightly more – 425 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is decisively ahead 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Nissan Ariya
Mercedes EQA

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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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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Nissan Ariya
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,800 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
363 kg
Payload
425 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
435 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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