Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the cleaner fit for a Malaysian buyer who wants a five-seat premium SUV and can charge: it costs RM296,888 against the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer’s RM342,036, gets a 66.5 kWh battery, 429 km EV range and 100 kW DC charging. The Vito Tourer answers with space the EQA cannot touch: 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase and a much larger 5,370 mm body. It is less about luxury-SUV kit, more about moving people.
EQA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want the cheaper five-seat EV with 429 km range, 100 kW DC charging, MBUX, navigation and a head-up display.
Vito Tourer
Pick the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer if you need 10 seats, a 3,430 mm wheelbase and petrol refuelling more than SUV compactness or EV running.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM342,036
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp/375 Nm electric motor; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 208 hp/350 Nm 1,991 cc turbo petrol
- Energy: Mercedes-Benz EQA 66.5 kWh battery with 429 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 70-litre petrol tank
- Size: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm long/2,729 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 5,370 mm long/3,430 mm wheelbase
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz EQA 5 seats; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 10 seats
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM160/year; Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer RM436/year
EQA
- RM45,148 cheaper to buy, with lower listed road tax
- 429 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging and 100 kW DC charging
- Richer cabin tech: 10.25-inch MBUX, navigation, head-up display and Qi wireless charger
- Only 5 seats versus the Vito Tourer’s 10
- Much smaller footprint for people-carrying: 4,463 mm length and 2,729 mm wheelbase versus 5,370 mm and 3,430 mm
Vito Tourer
- Carries 10 people with three-point belts for all seats
- Far larger body and wheelbase for passenger work
- Sliding and folding second row, captain seats in the third row and a folding/sliding fourth-row bench
- Costs RM45,148 more and has RM436/year road tax versus RM160/year
- Misses some EQA kit: navigation, head-up display, powered contactless boot and folding wing mirrors
- Manual key and foot-operated parking brake versus the EQA’s keyless push button and electronic parking brake
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,888✓ | RM 342,036 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 208 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 429 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,958 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 3,100 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Dunlop Econodrive |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, 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 | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | 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 | Attention Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Foot-operated |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs Vito Tourer FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is better for a five-seat private buyer who can charge at home or work. The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer is better if the job is carrying up to 10 people.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer costs RM342,036, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs RM296,888. That makes the Vito Tourer RM45,148 more expensive.
Which one has more passenger space?
The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer. It has 10 seats, a 5,370 mm length and a 3,430 mm wheelbase, compared with the EQA’s 5 seats, 4,463 mm length and 2,729 mm wheelbase.