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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 44,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Mercedes EQA?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes EQA

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  • significantly more power

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

Primastar Transporter

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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 44,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,763 £.

EQA

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 significantly more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter is a bit faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 7,580 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,173 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 748 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA is narrowly 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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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
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Mercedes EQA

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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 Primastar Transporter
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
44,200 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,463 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,608 - 1,613 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,320 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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