Mercedes-Benz commented on the design comparison with the GLA – calling the EQA an “all-electric sibling”:
As the all-electric sibling of the GLA, the EQA enjoys the same powerful overall proportions with short overhangs front and rear. The front section flows over the A-pillar into the visually compact greenhouse. The powerdomes hinted at in the bonnet, like the flush wheels, underscore the car’s self-confident stance. Further distinctive features include the powerful shoulders of the bodywork and the coupé-like lines of the side windows. The pronounced contours of the sides add a certain dynamic elegance and offer an interesting interplay of light and shadow.
Here are some pictures of the production version of the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250’s exterior:
EQA 250
Drive system layout
Front
Electric motor, front axle
Model
Asynchronous motor
Rated output
kW
140
Rated torque
Nm
375
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
s
8.9
Top speed[4]
km/h
160
Battery capacity, usable (NEDC)[5]
kWh
66.5
Combined fuel consumption (NEDC)
2
kWh/100 km
15.7
NEDC range
2
km
486
Charging time[6] at wallbox or at public charging stations (AC charging)
h
5:45
Charging time[7] at a rapid charging station (DC)
min
30
Mercedes-Benz says that it will launch future options, including all-wheel-drive and longer range versions, at a later date.
Interestingly, the company says that it will focus on efficiency rather than bigger battery packs in order to deliver more range.
Mercedes-Benz EQA trims, price, and availability
The first version of the EQA, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250, is available in three different trims: the base version called “Progressive”, Electric Art, and a AMG Line.
Here are the differences between the three trims:
Base model (Progressive)
Electric Art
AMG Line
Grille
Black panel radiator grille
Black panel radiator grille
AMG-specific black panel radiator grille with glossy black surround and twin louvre in chrome
Front apron
with integrated air curtains and chrome trim[1]
Doors
With chrome trim
With chrome trim
With chrome trim
Rear apron
AMG-specific, with diffuser look and chrome trim
Roof rails
Polished aluminium
Polished aluminium
Polished aluminium
Light-alloy wheels in 3 special designs
As standard: 18-inch, five-spoke design, bi-color
As standard: AMG, 18-inch, five-twin-spoke design, bi-color
As standard: 18-inch, alternative five-twin-spoke design, bi-color
Seats
Luxury seats incl. Seat Comfort Package[2]
Luxury seats incl. Seat Comfort Package
1
Sports seats incl. Seat Comfort Package
1
Upholstery
ARTICO/fabric in black or macchiato beige[3]
ARTICO/fabric in rose gold/titanium grey[4], rose gold-colored piping
Black ARTICO/DINAMICA[5] with red decorative topstitching
Trim
Standard: spiral look
Options: back-lit spiral look, aluminium with light longitudinal grain, open-pore brown linestructure walnut wood, open-pore black lime wood
Standard: back-lit spiral look
Option: open-pore black lime wood
Standard: back-lit spiral look
Options: aluminium with light longitudinal grain, open-pore black lime wood
Sports steering wheel with Touch Control buttons
In leather, paddles for recuperation in black
In nappa leather, with flattened bottom section, reinforced grip area, silver-coloured recuperation paddles
In nappa leather, with flattened bottom section, reinforced grip area, silver-coloured recuperation paddles
Door sill
Not illuminated
Illuminated with EQA lettering
Illuminated with EQA lettering
Floor mats
Standard
Standard
Velour mats with AMG logo
Pedals
black
black
polished stainless steel
With the unveiling today, Mercedes-Benz only released the price in Germany, where the EQA is going to start at 47,540.50 euros.
When removing VAT and converting to USD, that’s about $46,000.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is expected to start deliveries later this year.
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