Global EV Comparison: Subaru Solterra AWD vs Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC
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General Info
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €49990. The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €34400 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €49990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €34990 | €34400 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) has a larger battery, the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 365 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 466 km | 438 km |
| Range (GCC) | 372 km | 371 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 69.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.2 kWh/100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.81 km/kWh | 5.58 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.6 | 6.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 112 kW, while the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) maxes out at 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 112 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) has more power, the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 168 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 225 hp |
| Motor Torque | 337 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.7 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023).
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4690 mm | 4463 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2729 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC (2021-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Subaru Solterra AWD (2022-…).
| Property | Subaru Solterra AWD | Mercedes EQA 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2010 kg | 2105 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 452 l | 340 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 784 l | 1320 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 6.4 |
