Mercedes EQA 250 vs BYD Atto 3 FWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…) has a starting price of €50777, compared to the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…), which starts at €37990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany, China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €50777 €37990
Price Europe (Used) €32840 €26985
GCC Score 6.3 5.9

Range and Efficiency

The Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Range (WLTP) 528 km 420 km
Range (GCC) 430 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69.7 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 66.5 kWh 60.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.47 km/kWh 5.91 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.1 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 112 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 112 kW 88 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.5 5

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: IM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 140 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 188 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 385 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.6 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.5

Dimensions

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Length 4463 mm 4455 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2020 mm 2050 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1834 mm 1875 mm
Height 1620 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2729 mm 2720 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (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 Mercedes EQA 250 (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Mercedes EQA 250 BYD Atto 3 FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2045 kg 1750 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 340 l 440 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1320 l 1338 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6
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