Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the cheaper, longer-ranged five-seater at RM296,888, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM338,888, so the RM42,000 gap buys two extra seats, dual motors, all-wheel drive, 100 hp more and a 2.7-second quicker 0-100 km/h time. Both use a 66.5 kWh battery and top out at 160 km/h, so this is not about maximum speed. The EQA keeps a slim 429 km range advantage and lower RM160 road tax; the EQB is the family and performance play.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if five seats are enough and you want the lower outlay, 429 km range and RM160 yearly road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and the much quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h run.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQA 5; Mercedes-Benz EQB 7
- Motor and drive: Mercedes-Benz EQA single motor, front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQB dual motor, all-wheel drive
- Power and 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp, 8.9 s; Mercedes-Benz EQB 288 hp, 6.2 s
- Range and road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQA 429 km, RM160/year; Mercedes-Benz EQB 423 km, RM305/year
- Size and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm long, 2,729 mm wheelbase, 340 L; Mercedes-Benz EQB 4,684 mm long, 2,829 mm wheelbase, 405 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,888✓ | RM 338,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 188 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| EV range | 429 km✓ | 423 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,684 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 340 L | 405 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 305 |
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.
EQA
- RM42,000 lower purchase price
- Slightly longer 429 km EV range
- Lower RM160 yearly road tax
- Five seats only
- 188 hp and 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 340 L boot
EQB
- Seven-seat layout
- 288 hp dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Larger 405 L boot
- RM42,000 more expensive
- Slightly shorter 423 km EV range
- Higher RM305 yearly road tax and 2-year warranty
EQA vs EQB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz EQB better?
The EQB is better if you need seven seats and stronger performance, with 288 hp and 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The EQA is the smarter buy for lower running costs, with 429 km range and RM160 yearly road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM42,000 more than the EQA, based on RM338,888 versus RM296,888. That extra money buys seven seats, dual motors, all-wheel drive and 288 hp instead of 188 hp.
Do the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Mercedes-Benz EQB use the same battery?
Yes. Both use a 66.5 kWh battery and a single-ratio automatic transmission. The EQA is rated at 429 km of EV range, while the EQB is rated at 423 km.