Mercedes-Benz EQA

The Mercedes-Benz EQA debuts in Malaysia and it’s available here in the sole guise of the EQA 250 AMG Line. The CBU car is priced at RM278,201, which makes it just RM7,036 more expensive than the locally assembled GLA 250 AMG Line.

Inside, the cabin of the EQA isn’t any different from the GLA 250 AMG Line with dual 10.25-inch displays. Unlike the single-zone system in the CKD GLA 250 AMG Line, the EQA 250 comes with dual zone air conditioning, including rear air vents. The rest of the interior is upholstered in Artico man-made leather and Dinamica microfibre.

The EQA gets twin 10.25-inch displays on the dashboard handling the instrument panel and infotainment duties. The whole system runs on Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

It gets twin 10.25-inch displays on the dashboard handling the instrument panel and infotainment duties

The car is specified with sports seats wrapped in Artico faux leather. Interestingly, the front seats get a heater function but without ventilation, which is odd given our hot climate. Only the front seats are powered with the driver getting 4-way lumbar support.

The Mercedes EQA has pretty decent in-car storage space. There's a roomy space under the centre console and in front of that, there are a pair of cupholders and some more storage. You'll also find and a USB C slot and a 12-volt socket. The glovebox isn't huge but it does come with an extra shelf.

The Nappa leather steering wheel features a variety of intuitive controls. Select and control your music,take phone calls, change information displays and adjust the cruise control, all while keeping your hands on the steering wheel. 

2 Front cup Holders at the front around the center console

The car comes with a wireless charging pad. 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C

The EQA is finished with premium materials for all the interior parts including the dashboard, seats and door panels that speak to its exclusivity. 

The floor in the rear passenger compartment is higher than in the GLA and the boot volume is down by by about 100 litres by comparison at 340 litres. Additionally, the electric motor occupies the space where you would usually find an internal combustion engine in the regular GLA, so there’s no front trunk (frunk) available.

Dimensions for Length, Width,and height in (mm) are 4463 x1834 x 1620 . 

The EQA shares the same basic shape and most of the body panels with the GLA, but the biggest differentiator is the front fascia which features tapered headlamps that flow into a closed-off grille, which is finished in gloss black along with the Mercedes-Benz logo.

It also comes with the AMG Line package, which includes a sportier front bumper that features a prominent and wider lower apron, accompanied by slatted corner air inlets

LED High Performance headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Assist) that also comes with blue detailing 

Taillights are also conjoined and sport the same rectangular graphics as the normal GLA.
full LED
 

The car comes equipped with electrically folding exterior mirrors

The Mercedes-Benz EQA sits on 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels

Active Brake Assist (autonomous emergency braking), Driving Assistance Package, Active Distance Assist Distronic (active cruise control with low-speed follow and restart), Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Parking Assist Parktronic and Urban Guard.

7 airbags (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain), child safety lock, 5 three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX as well as seatbelt reminder

The EQA comes equipped with Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system with twin 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment displays, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support as well as Mercedes me connected services and telematics.

ambient lighting with 64 colours, sports seats with four-way adjustable lumbar support, reverse camera, hands-free tailgate access, head-up display, and wireless charger.

Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers

Number of electric motors - 1
Electric motor horsepower- 188 hp
Battery type- Lithium-ion
Electric motor torque- 375 Nm
Battery capacity(Kwh)- 66.500 kW/h
EV range- 429 km
Quick charge charging time- 32 mins
Charger type quick- CCS2 (100 kW)
Overnight charging time- 345 mins
Overnight charger type- IEC 62196 Type 2 AC (11 kW)
Driving range(Km)- 429 km of zero-emissions driving range following the WLTP cycle.

The EQA has a single asynchronous electric motor that drives the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox.

Acoustic Ambient Protection that generates sounds outside of the vehicle up to a speed of 20 km/h to alert pedestrians and cyclists.

Both passengers and driver will experience an enjoyable ride with its roomy cabin, Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated, Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control for the front air-cond, and great Map Lights and Ambient Lights for interior lighting.
The Artico man-made leather/Dinamica microfibre upholstery and black-pore linden wood trim speak to its exclusivity

The Picanto soundproofing system allows for a cabin that is more pleasant to be in.

At a glance, the EQA may look like an identical twin of the GLA although it is not hard to differentiate them apart as the all-electric SUV features a completely closed black grille together with an LED light strip on top of it which seamlessly “connects” the vehicle’s LED headlamps.
But, the EQA looks more bold and fierce especially with the unique front fascia which features tapered headlamps that flow into a closed-off grille.
The EQA is totally in its own league with plethora of advanced technology, cool features and design to bring the best driving experience for the owners.