Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC vs Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition
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General Info
The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €53520. The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €25930 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2020-2021 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €53520 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €35750 | €25930 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…).
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 402 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 459 km | 501 km |
| Range (GCC) | 380 km | 417 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69.7 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 66.5 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.71 km/kWh | 5.42 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 125 kW, while the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) maxes out at 112 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 112 kW | 125 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.4 | 6.2 |
Performance
The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 168 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 225 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 390 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s | 8.5 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 3.3 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2023-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4463 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1834 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2729 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021) 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 300 4MATIC (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition (2020-2021).
| Property | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC | Volkswagen ID.4 1st Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2110 kg | 2119 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 340 l | 543 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1320 l | 1575 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 6.7 |
