Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC vs Subaru Solterra AWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) has a starting price of $44995, while the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China Japan
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $44995
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $18998
GCC Score 6 6

Range and Efficiency

While the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…).

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 227 mi
Range (WLTP) 285 mi 290 mi
Range (GCC) 236 mi 231 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 71.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.2 kWh/100 mi 27.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.55 mi/kWh 3.61 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.8 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 112 kW, while the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW, whereas the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 9.6 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 112 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.4 5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) has more power, the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 288 lb-ft 249 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.4 s 6.5 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.7 3.7

Dimensions

The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…).

The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Length 175.7 in 184.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.5 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 73.2 in
Height 63.8 in 65 in
Wheelbase 107.4 in 112.2 in

Cargo and Towing

The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1653 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC Subaru Solterra AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4652 lb 4354 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12 ft3 23.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 46.6 ft3 63.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.9
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