Verdict
At RM296,888, the EQA is RM67,000 cheaper and its 66.5 kWh battery delivers a stated 429 km range, backed by RM160 annual road tax. That is the easier Malaysian ownership case if home or workplace charging is available. The AMG GLA counters with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time, against the EQA’s 188-hp motor, front-wheel drive and 8.9 seconds. It is also the more useful load carrier, with a 435-litre boot versus 340 litres. But its RM436 road tax and RM363,888 price demand a real appetite for performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you can charge regularly and want 429 km of electric range, lower RM160 road tax and an RM67,000 saving.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want 302 hp, all-wheel drive, a 5.2-second sprint and the larger 435-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: EQA RM296,888; AMG GLA RM363,888.
- Performance: EQA 188 hp, 375 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds; AMG GLA 302 hp, 400 Nm and 5.2 seconds.
- Energy storage: EQA has a 66.5 kWh battery and 429 km EV range; AMG GLA has a 43-litre fuel tank.
- Driveline: EQA front-wheel drive; AMG GLA all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: EQA 340 litres; AMG GLA 435 litres.
- Road tax: EQA RM160 per year; AMG GLA RM436 per year.
EQA
- RM67,000 lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax.
- 66.5 kWh battery, 429 km stated range, 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC charging.
- Heated front seats, head-up display and contactless powered boot.
- Slower at 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.2 seconds.
- 340-litre boot trails the AMG GLA's 435 litres.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
AMG GLA
- 302 hp, 400 Nm and 5.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- All-wheel drive with AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers.
- 435-litre boot, 360-degree camera and 12-speaker 710W Burmester sound system.
- Costs RM67,000 more and has RM436 annual road tax versus RM160.
- No 429 km electric range or 11 kW AC and 100 kW DC charging capability.
- No head-up display or heated front seats listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM363,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger with Mild Hybrid Assistance and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 302 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 429 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| 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 | Adaptive LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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 EQA & AMG GLA for sale
EQA vs AMG GLA FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA better?
The EQA is better for lower-cost electric commuting, with 429 km stated range and RM160 annual road tax. The AMG GLA is better for outright pace, all-wheel-drive traction and luggage capacity, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and carrying 435 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM67,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA: RM363,888 against RM296,888.
Which has the better charging and range setup?
The EQA is the clear choice for electric use, with a 66.5 kWh battery, 429 km stated EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 100 kW DC charging. The AMG GLA uses a petrol hybrid/REV powertrain and has a 43-litre fuel tank.