Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQA asks RM296,888 against the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric’s RM278,888. On these numbers it is the calmer EV: 188 hp, front-wheel drive and 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h, offset by a slightly longer 429 km range and RM160 yearly road tax. The Volvo is for buyers who want pace. Its dual-motor AWD setup makes 402 hp and cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.9 seconds; the boot is also far larger at 460 litres against 340 litres. Range drops to 418 km and road tax rises to RM545.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you value the longer 429 km range and lower RM160 yearly road tax over the Volvo’s much quicker 4.9-second sprint.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if dual-motor AWD, 402 hp and a 460-litre boot matter more than the EQA’s 11 km range advantage.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM278,888
- Power and drive: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp single-motor FWD; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp dual-motor AWD
- Acceleration/top speed: Mercedes-Benz EQA 8.9 s and 160 km/h; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 s and 180 km/h
- Battery/range: Mercedes-Benz EQA 66.5 kWh and 429 km; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 78.0 kWh and 418 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQA 340 L; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 460 L
- Warranty/road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4 years and RM160; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 5 years and RM545
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,888 | RM 278,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 188 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 78.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 429 km✓ | 418 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 340 L | 460 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 545 |
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
- Longer 429 km EV range
- Lower RM160 yearly road tax
- Longer 2,729 mm wheelbase
- 188 hp trails the Volvo’s 402 hp
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h is much slower
- 340-litre boot is smaller
XC40 Recharge Electric
- 402 hp dual-motor AWD
- Quick 4.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Larger 460-litre boot
- Shorter 418 km EV range
- Higher RM545 yearly road tax
- Shorter 2,702 mm wheelbase
EQA vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is better for performance and load space, with 402 hp, AWD, 4.9 seconds and 460 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQA is better for range and running cost, with 429 km and RM160 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is RM18,000 more expensive: RM296,888 versus RM278,888 for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the longer rated EV range at 429 km, 11 km more than the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric’s 418 km. The Volvo has the larger battery, at 78.0 kWh versus 66.5 kWh.