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Top 10 Indian Car News Highlights Of The Week
- Jul 13, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz has entered the entry-level luxury electric SUV segment by introducing the EQA 250+ at a price of Rs 66 lakh (ex-showroom). The smallest EV from Mercedes in India will rival its competitors like the BMW iX1 and the Volvo C40 Recharge. In this article, we compare them against each other to see which of them performs better on paper.
Model |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
BMW iX1 |
Volvo C40 Recharge |
Length |
4465 mm |
4500 mm |
4440 mm |
Width |
2020 mm |
2104 mm |
2034 mm |
Height |
1624 mm |
1642 mm |
1591 mm |
Wheelbase |
2729 mm |
2692 mm |
2702 mm |
It is pretty evident from the table above that the BMW iX1 is larger in size by being longer, wider and taller than the Mercedes-Benz EQA and Volvo C40 Recharge. Notably though, the Mercedes-Benz EQA has a longer wheelbase, hence probably liberating more room inside the cabin.
Model |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
BMW iX1 |
Volvo C40 Recharge |
Battery Capacity |
70.5 kWh |
64.7 kWh |
78 kWh |
Power |
190 PS |
313 PS |
408 PS |
Torque |
385 Nm |
494 Nm |
660 Nm |
0-100 kmph Time |
8.6 seconds |
5.6 seconds |
4.7 seconds |
Claimed Range (WLTP) |
560 km |
440 km |
530 km |
On comparing outright performance, the Volvo C40 Recharge triumphs with 408 PS and 660 Nm, making it the most powerful in the lot. Also, with the largest battery pack here, this one offers the best balance between power and range.
With a 70.5 kWh battery pack, the Mercedes-Benz EQA, with its single motor option, delivers a claimed WLTP range of 560 km, which is more than the other two.
Notably, the BMW iX1 is more powerful than the EQA, but the battery pack is the smallest here, hence delivers the least claimed range figures.
Equipment |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
BMW iX1 |
Volvo C40 Recharge |
Infotainment system |
10.25-inch |
10.7-inch |
9-inch |
Driver’s display |
10.25-inch |
10.25-inch |
12.3-inch |
Apple Carplay/Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Connected Car Tech |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Ambient lighting |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Audio system |
9-Speaker Burmester |
12-Speaker Harman Kardon |
13-Speaker Harman Kardon |
Climate control |
Dual-zone |
Dual-zone |
Dual-zone |
Rear AC vents |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Headlights |
Full LED |
Full LED |
Full LED |
Auto headlights |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Keyless entry/push button start-stop |
Yes |
Yes |
Keyless entry with drive off function |
Adaptive Cruise control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wireless phone charger |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Airbags |
7 |
6 |
8 |
360-degree camera |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Parking sensors |
Front and Rear |
Front and Rear |
Front and Rear |
ISOFIX mounts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Heads Up Display |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
ADAS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
All these three electric SUVs are at par when compared in terms of the equipment list that they pack in. They score equally in terms of comfort and convenience features as they are all features packed up to the brim. All three electric SUVs get the latest tech features including ADAS along with over the air updates for the infotainment software.
Model |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
BMW iX1 |
Volvo C40 Recharge |
Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 66 lakh |
Rs 66.90 lakh |
Rs 62.95 lakh |
While all three electric SUVs have impressive looks and a good amount of features to keep you satisfied, it’s the Volvo that makes the most amount of sense on paper. Thanks to local assembly, Volvo has managed to undercut the EQA and iX1 in terms of pricing. The C40 Recharge also has the better specs on paper and that makes it our pick.
Which of the following would be your pick of choice and why? Let us know!
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