Verdict
The RM43,000 gap is substantial: the EQA costs RM296,888 and makes sense for buyers who want a shorter 4,463-mm SUV with RM160 annual road tax and standard automatic parking. But the ES90 spends its RM339,888 on far more EV hardware: 329 hp, a 92-kWh battery, 651 km of range and 350-kW DC charging, against the EQA’s 188 hp, 66.5 kWh, 429 km and 100 kW. Its 5,000-mm sedan body is much larger, however, and road tax rises to RM395 a year.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want the RM43,000 saving, lower RM160 road tax and a more compact SUV with automatic parallel and perpendicular parking.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you prioritise 651 km range, 350-kW DC charging, 329 hp performance and a much roomier executive-sized cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz EQA 429 km; Volvo ES90 651 km.
- DC charging: Mercedes-Benz EQA 100 kW; Volvo ES90 350 kW.
- Motor output: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp and 375 Nm; Volvo ES90 329 hp and 480 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQA 8.9 seconds; Volvo ES90 6.6 seconds.
- Length and boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4,463 mm and 340 litres; Volvo ES90 5,000 mm and 424 litres.
EQA
- RM43,000 lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax.
- Shorter 4,463-mm SUV body, 537 mm shorter than the ES90.
- Automatic parallel and perpendicular parking is fitted.
- 429-km range trails the ES90’s 651 km.
- 100-kW DC charging is far below the ES90’s 350 kW.
- 188 hp and 375 Nm result in an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.6 seconds.
ES90
- 92-kWh battery delivers a 651-km range.
- 350-kW DC charging and 800V architecture.
- Rear air suspension, ventilated power-reclining rear seats and a 25-speaker 1,650-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
- Costs RM43,000 more and annual road tax is RM395 versus RM160.
- Its 5,000-mm length is 537 mm greater than the EQA’s.
- At 2,410 kg, it is 370 kg heavier than the EQA.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM339,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp | 329 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | 480 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 92 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 429 km | 651 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | 350 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 2,410 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | 424 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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EQA vs ES90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is the stronger EV on range, charging and performance, with 651 km, 350-kW DC charging and 329 hp. The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the better choice if its RM43,000 lower price, lower road tax and shorter SUV body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM43,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA: RM339,888 versus RM296,888. Its annual road tax is also RM235 higher, at RM395 compared with RM160.
Which one charges faster on DC power?
The Volvo ES90 has the higher DC charging rate at 350 kW, compared with 100 kW for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Both have 11-kW AC charging.