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Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (58,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Mercedes EQA?

Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly 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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQA is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,403 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 397 km more than the Volvo XC60.

EQA

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers substantially more torque with 669 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 279 Nm more.

XC60

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is only slightly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries moderately more – 510 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 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.

from £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 km
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Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Reviews Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Jakub
2 Jul 2026, 06:56:49

I own an XC60 2.4 D3 and I'm delighted. I suspect that later generations of the car are only better.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
59 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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