Mercedes-Benz EQA vs Volvo XC40
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the pricier, fully electric choice: RM296,888 buys a 66.5 kWh battery, 429 km range and RM160 road tax, but its 188 hp front-motor set-up trails the Volvo XC40’s 263 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive. The Volvo is RM28,000 cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h by 2.5 seconds, has a larger 460-litre boot and adds a fifth warranty year. But it still uses petrol, at 7.7 L/100 km and 50 g/km CO₂.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want a CBU electric SUV with 429 km range and lower RM160 annual road tax.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you want more pace, all-wheel drive, a bigger boot and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Volvo XC40 RM268,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQA single electric motor; Volvo XC40 1,969 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Output: Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp; Volvo XC40 263 hp and 390 Nm
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz EQA 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s, 160 km/h top speed; Volvo XC40 6.4 s, 180 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQA 340 litres; Volvo XC40 460 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz EQA 4 years, RM160/year; Volvo XC40 5 years, RM428/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 296,888 | RM 268,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 188 hp | 263 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 6.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 429 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 50 g/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 428 |
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
- 429 km EV range
- Lower RM160 annual road tax
- Longer 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Slower 8.9 s 0-100 km/h
- Smaller 340-litre boot
- Costs RM28,000 more
XC40
- Quicker 6.4 s 0-100 km/h
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 460-litre boot
- Higher RM428 annual road tax
- No EV range figure
- Shorter 2,702 mm wheelbase
EQA vs XC40 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Volvo XC40 better?
The Volvo XC40 is stronger on value and performance, with 263 hp, all-wheel drive, a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a bigger boot. The Mercedes-Benz EQA is better if you specifically want an electric SUV with 429 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA costs RM296,888, while the Volvo XC40 costs RM268,888. That makes the EQA RM28,000 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Volvo XC40 has the larger boot at 460 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQA has 340 litres, so the Volvo gives you an extra 120 litres for luggage.