Verdict
At RM296,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs RM32,000 less and gives a 66.5-kWh battery, 429 km EV range and RM160 annual road tax. It suits the Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, though its 340-litre boot and 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time are clear compromises. The RM328,888 Volvo XC60 is 245 mm longer, carries 483 litres and reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, backed by all-wheel drive. Its 1,969cc 246-hp mild-hybrid petrol powertrain also removes charging from the equation, but road tax is RM428 a year.
EQA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you can charge routinely and want 429 km of electric range, lower RM160 road tax and a RM32,000 saving.
XC60
Pick the Volvo XC60 if you need the larger 483-litre boot, quicker 6.9-second sprint and all-wheel drive without relying on charging.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888; Volvo XC60 RM328,888.
- Powertrain: EQA has a 188-hp, 375-Nm electric motor and 66.5-kWh battery; XC60 has a 246-hp, 350-Nm 1,969cc mild-hybrid petrol engine plus a 13-hp, 30-Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: EQA 8.9 seconds; XC60 6.9 seconds.
- Boot space: EQA 340 litres; XC60 483 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: EQA 4,463 mm and 2,729 mm; XC60 4,708 mm and 2,865 mm.
- Annual road tax: EQA RM160; XC60 RM428.
EQA
- 429 km EV range from a 66.5-kWh battery
- RM32,000 lower purchase price and RM268 lower annual road tax
- Head-up display, heated front seats and auto parking
- 340-litre boot is 143 litres smaller
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the XC60 by 2.0 seconds
- Front-wheel drive versus the XC60's all-wheel drive
XC60
- 483-litre boot and 245 mm longer body
- 246-hp petrol engine and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera and Bowers & Wilkins audio
- Costs RM32,000 more
- RM428 annual road tax is RM268 higher
- No head-up display, auto parking or heated front seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM328,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM428 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with MHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,969 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 246 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm✓ | 30 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-Speed Geartronic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 2,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 71 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | 483 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloys |
| 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 | 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, with Integrated Boosters |
| 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 Projector 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated 2-stage booster child seat cushions for the outer seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Sunshade for Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 11.2" Central Display with Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio System |
| 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 Knob Twist |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — |
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 & XC60 for sale
EQA vs XC60 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Volvo XC60 better?
The EQA is the better fit for regular charging, 429 km electric range and lower annual road tax. Choose the XC60 for its 483-litre boot, all-wheel drive and 6.9-second 0-100 km/h performance.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC60 costs RM32,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Which has more luggage space, the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Volvo XC60?
The Volvo XC60 has 483 litres of boot space, against 340 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQA. That is a 143-litre advantage for the Volvo.