Verdict
The Ioniq 5 N is a very different proposition from the EQA: RM443,888 buys 601 hp, 740 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Mercedes’ 188 hp, 375 Nm, front-wheel drive and 8.9 seconds. Its 84-kWh battery also reaches 448 km, only 19 km beyond the EQA’s 429 km, but 350-kW DC charging is far ahead of 100 kW. The EQA costs RM147,000 less and its RM160 annual road tax is dramatically easier to live with than RM1,440. For Malaysian buyers, choose pace and charging speed, or the far lower entry cost.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if 601 hp performance, 350-kW DC charging, all-wheel drive and a longer 3,000-mm wheelbase matter more than the RM147,000 premium.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want a 429-km EV for RM296,888 with far lower RM160 annual road tax and a more compact footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888; Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888.
- Motor output: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp and 740 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp and 375 Nm.
- Driveline and 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD, 3.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQA FWD, 8.9 seconds.
- Battery and range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84 kWh, 448 km; Mercedes-Benz EQA 66.5 kWh, 429 km.
- DC charging: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 350 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQA 100 kW.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz EQA RM160.
Ioniq 5 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and AWD.
- 350-kW DC charging and 800V architecture.
- 448-km range, V2L and 3.6-kW output.
- Costs RM147,000 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,280 higher.
- At 4,715 mm long and 1,940 mm wide, it is larger than the EQA.
EQA
- RM147,000 lower purchase price.
- RM160 annual road tax.
- 340-litre boot and contactless powered boot opening.
- 188 hp and 375 Nm trail the Ioniq 5 N's 601 hp and 740 Nm.
- 100-kW DC charging is 250 kW below the Ioniq 5 N.
- 429-km range is 19 km shorter and it has no V2L.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,888 | RM296,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm✓ | 375 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh✓ | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | 448 km✓ | 429 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 100.0 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,040 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 340 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose Sound System | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Ioniq 5 N & EQA for sale
Ioniq 5 N vs EQA FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Mercedes-Benz EQA better?
The Ioniq 5 N is better for outright performance and rapid DC charging, with 601 hp, AWD and 350-kW charging. The EQA is the more rational cost choice at RM147,000 less, with 429 km of range versus 448 km.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM147,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA: RM443,888 versus RM296,888.
Which EV charges faster?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N charges faster on DC power, rated at 350 kW against the Mercedes-Benz EQA’s 100 kW. Both have 11-kW AC charging.