Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the cheaper, calmer electric choice at RM296,888, with a 66.5 kWh battery, 429 km EV range and RM160 annual road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM363,888 and answers with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a much quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time. Both are C-segment five-seat SUVs with seven airbags, AEB and a four-year warranty. The blunt trade is range and tax against pace, grip and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want the lower purchase price, 429 km electric range and cheaper RM160 road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want 302 hp, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQA single electric motor; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 1,991 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Output: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 302 hp and 400 Nm
- Acceleration: Mercedes-Benz EQA 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA in 5.2 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQA 340 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 435 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM160/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM436/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,888✓ | RM 363,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 188 hp | 302 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 429 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 340 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 436 |
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
- RM67,000 cheaper to buy
- 429 km EV range from a 66.5 kWh battery
- Lower RM160 annual road tax
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 340-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
AMG GLA
- Much quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 302 hp, 400 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Larger 435-litre boot
- RM67,000 dearer to buy
- Higher RM436 annual road tax
- No stated EV driving range
EQA vs AMG GLA FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is better for lower cost electric motoring. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is better for performance, with 302 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is RM67,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz EQA, based on RM363,888 versus RM296,888.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA has the bigger boot at 435 litres, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA has 340 litres.