NEW Mercedes EQA Review: Merc's Tesla Model Y Tested | 4K

Rory pays a visit to Mercedes HQ to collect the brand new EQA, a compact electric crossover that will go head to head with the Tesla Model Y, Mustang Mach-E and Nissan Ariya. Discover in this review whether the EQA has what it takes to compete.
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[@ryangascoignergrg]

These first gen EQ Mercedes cars seem to have a lot of compromises due to being based of their i.c.e counterparts. Whereas competitors have much better packaging

[@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha87]

Ok

[@taker610]

Yeah, I thought the EQ platform was unique and the EQC was just their first go so that is why it was based on the petrol model. This is somewhat worrying as they are conversions not clean sheet designs.

[@ryangascoignergrg]

@@taker610 Very much so, I believe the EQC shares parts with the GLE/C but fundamentally isn't a dedicated platform. Maybe they don't think theirs a big enough market currently and don't want to spend the money. But it could be too late for them when they do as rivals products are objectively better in a variety of ways.

[@lohithreddy6629]

They look sh*t

[@thegreatafrican3367]

@@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha87 do they really?

[@alihouadef5539]

I feel like the manufacturers are holding back when it comes to the looks.

[@alihouadef5539]

The mach E looks way better from the exterior.

[@ryanmccaffery9027]

yeah, and they always add really bad styling to make it look more "ev" like. The average person doesn't really want all the blue trim and random add ons.

[@CYCLEGAMER1]

They are DEFINITELY holding back!

[@shanjanusman9974]

Love the look 😍

[@joeljibi5708]

@@ryanmccaffery9027 mate that's just BMW😂

[@umairahmad4711]

This channel is too underrated

[@dragospahontu]

Savagegeese is underrated for sure

[@James__bond007]

Matt Watson is a better host/presenter

[@eoghancafferky5296]

Agreed

[@dragospahontu]

@@James__bond007 that guy is at the bottom of the food chain😅

[@jdmfan2170]

Yeah I’m glad their honest about the electric car, it’s trash 🗑

[@vedadrokkor]

The seating position in the back is a joke. Actually, the whole car is a second thought.

[@muhammedkeser7064]

they just made this car for the sake of it. No design, technology and practicality.

[@JoshuaVarghese]

Mercedes is almost offensively behind when it comes to electric vehicles

[@emrefifty5281]

I wouldn’t say so. Audi only has the E-Tron BMW has no electric car in the streets (forget i3 & i8) while Mercedes is planning on releasing a EQS,EQE, and EQB already, while having EQA und EQC on the Road already

[@almac9203]

@@emrefifty5281 Audi has the ETron SUV plus the ETron GT and has the Q4 on the way. Also I thought the EQA was just available for sale now rather than on the road as you said.

[@Matheus.Barbosa]

yes

[@Mireaze]

I never thought I'd hear "Milton Keynes", and "Exciting Place" in the same sentence

[@arthemis1039]

Why all of this hate for Milton Keynes, don't get it

[@masterYodaYoda]

Pretty much as shyt as any other dull damp depressing place in the UK.

[@gregoryuk]

Dogging capital of Oxfordshire

[@Mireaze]

@@arthemis1039 it is made entirely girds of dull grey concrete buildings, and it is 99% round-about.

[@user-fm6ev5gb9r]

@@gregoryuk .

[@ThrottleBody]

How can they get the interior so right, yet the exterior so wrong?!

[@j5937]

It’s so ugly

[@Tweel_Weight_Plate]

Haha

[@zackj997]

It honestly looked pretty good... when the car was announced 3 years ago. Now with the new S and C class everything else looks old.

[@thegreatafrican3367]

@@Tweel_Weight_Plate does it really?

[@-SP.]

Exactly Mercedes seems to be doing this a lot lately. Look at the tail lights of their sedans, almost all of them except the CLA, look terrible

[@akilpanju9012]

0-60 in 8.9 seconds??? That's honestly depressing. A honda civic is faster to 60... what a time to be alive

[@avus303]

lots of people just dont care about acceleration so why should they pay for it. If you want faster then buy the EQA 300 or 350

[@Account1746]

Why does everyone want to make electric cars look so weird ffs

[@richardlabeja]

Electric cars rely on aerodynamics for efficiency a lot more than Ice cars. Hence why they look like slippery bars of soap.

[@jonaswunderkind4580]

Agree!!!

[@CumBrianFries]

@@richardlabeja What's wrong with bars of soap as long as you ain't dropping them?

[@richardlabeja]

@@CumBrianFries in terms of design, they lack definition, which results in them having less character and forgettable. EVs are just all hype at the moment, in reality the cars look a bit dull.

[@TheHonoured1st]

Because they're not lugging a dirty great engine and fuel tan around lol

[@heimeralfonso5375]

This car is at 5 years too late to market. I expected so much more from Mercedes

[@Daniel-jm5hd]

I drove the EQA two weeks ago and struggled to get more than 3 miles per kilowatt hour. Range may be an issue for some but I found it really comfortable and easy to drive. Build quality is excellent as always, as is the infotainment system. Downside is the small boot and nowhere to hide the cables.

[@jazzyman4]

Having tried a few other EV cars and for my use the EQA was the first choice I do not require rapid acceleration - high top speed or front trunk But the superb handling - quality of the build and the interior features make it better than the equivalent Audi and BMW in my opinion The only minus is the range which is shorter than many

[@ducksareawesome8900]

Rory you’re an amazing reviewer this channel deserves more subs

[@thegreatafrican3367]

3:21 tell me a joke Mercedes: The new C63 😭

[@desireubensealey]

15:11 Rory kept it real and kept it honest especially with the outro salutation. Respect.

[@danyb97]

This channel deserves more subscribers 👍🏼 what a perfect journalist he is 👌🏼

[@brickzandstickz2749]

I was honestly trying to convince myself that the front part looked nice, but I can't anymore. Mercedes, what have you done!

[@fujiaintmountain]

Love the way you present bro. Impressive!

[@bilgyno1]

Just out of interest I went to the configuration for this car. I tried to get the similar specs and options for the ID.4 Tech I have on order. Result was more than €60.000, or about €4.000 more than the VW (at almost full trim). And the latter has a bigger battery, much more range and faster charger. Frankly, at first glance it even has more and better options. It is a bigger and roomier car. And finally, the ID.4 even accelerates faster (something I wasn't expecting to ever write, given the 8.5s 0-100 kph). One must really like the Mercedes brand to get this car.

[@osks]

Very nicely presented - well done!

[@dominiquejeannin4510]

I watch this because I love the presentation, thank you Rory. And yes, this is a modified model, not purpose built, the next gen will be a ground up design, guaranteed. At least they’re trying to keep up and be in the game. Can’t wait for 5 years from now.

[@indiebikes]

Great as always and nice to see Olney on screen. Seems a lot for such limited range. Retro fitting ICE chassis’s with EV drivetrains seems to limit cabin space and practicality. You’d think Merc would start from a clean sheet of paper VW ID style, but costs obviously being cut. However, it’s great to see more choice in the EV market, just still outside the price range of most people.

[@stephenclay6852]

1.6 miles per kw. Boy that’s bad our Kia e Niro in the same conditions with the heater lights and wipers on and never seen anything below 3.4 miles per kw

[@tobias7252]

Doubt it.

[@stephenclay6852]

@@tobias7252 I can assure you it’s 4degrees outside according to the car and we have just got back from shopping and switching the car off it showed we got 4.3 miles per kw

[@SusieSmart]

@@tobias7252 the Kia and Hyundai EV’s are incredibly efficient, on par with Tesla’s. Johnny from Fifth Gear for 4 mi/kWh from his at 70 mph during the summer.

[@jameshancock18]

But you’re driving a Kia, not quite the same as a merc, pigeon vs a swan

[@stephenclay6852]

@@tobias7252 I can assure you we do. Have you got one. Remember it’s a big battery with a powerful motor in a smallish Ev. Unlike the heavier Mercedes

[@maxtroy8511]

Great review as always Rory. I like that you focused in on charging and range which are both areas where EVs terribly lag behind ICEs.

[@anonimushbosh]

Ikr the battery on my petrol car lasts years - it’s almost like the car itself recharges it somehow

[@esm7708]

The Mercedes charge card is probably the only positive I can pull from this review.

[@sph_holl2650]

I look at this from the front and it's just... bleurgh. Boring. From the back, it looks like a Kia Sportage

[@gogochan2310]

Hi may I know what kind of color you tested . Grey or Matt grey

[@maxnewts]

I really like the way they’ve designed the visuals and textures of this thing. It’s certainly sleek

[@magnusnielsen4345]

This is the most meh ev i have seen for a while

[@davidjewood]

My sentiments Very meh!

[@Yevvy0000]

Agreed. I'd rather have a Hyundai Kona EV. Something I never thought I'd consider and even prefer over a Mercedes not too long ago. But brand dilution is catching up with the big three.

[@Neojhun]

This and étron SUV which are just Diesel/Petrol platforms changed to EV.

[@creatineenjoyer7345]

@@Neojhun true bro. EQA looks good but bro that range is not good

[@YTdelsCmts4NoRsn]

So like 70% of all EVs?

[@ShevonSalmon]

I’m here for the cinematic shots

[@christeitzel9609]

repackaging a ICE into an EV is flawed compared to a using an EV ground up platform, no frunk, raised floor etc so why would you buy one compared to a ground up EV?

[@federicomaisch6812]

Great presentation, thank you for sharing

[@KLm912]

This channel is getting better and better!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yay! Rory in Olney, where my fiancée is from :) Great piece as always from you Rory and AutoTrader's film crew, top job guys.

[@LERobbo]

I am considering this against a fully option loaded Octavia MHEV. Seeing as I drive long distances for work, though sometimes in stages, the range really puts me off as I'd hate to have to plan my journey around charging rather than enjoying it.

[@come2niks]

Which car was the red one conned to the charger at the beginning?

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love the new EQA ❤️

[@roryreddog3258]

If you still want to buy one after this... wait a few months and get a 2nd hand one at a very cheap price.

[@adrianwood6657]

😂 After losing 130 miles range in 30 miles and being slower than a... umm...well... everything. This is for hardcore Mercedes fanboys only.

[@ace2583]

Tested my Model 3 dual motor LR in Chill mode (feels like a 🐌) still a full second faster than the EQA 🤦‍♂️

[@RJKK]

1:15 You're like a Giant in front of that SUV 😀 Always loved ur reviews, cheers👍❤️

[@hazyb91]

Nobody, including Mercedes, are going to win the market by face-lifting a GLA and expecting it to hold a candle to Tesla and the Mach E.

[@scratchy996]

Teslas are built like shit, and while the Mach E looks promising, it's just a Ford. People who buy a Mercedes want Mercedes quality. The current electric car market is 3% of the car industry, fighting for it and ignoring the other options is stupid, that's why legacy car makers are not in a hurry to develop electric cars, while the technology is not mature yet.

[@willh9386]

Great review Rory … I have one just now as a demo car for 48 hours as it’s a potential company car. I’m finding the seats small and uncomfortable and the build quality inside sketchy to say the least! We have a MGZS that I’m for 30 k less looks almost as good inside. Range is not great going by initial tests but I was ‘testing’ the car … think the one I have is the quicker one sub six seconds but certainly no sports car. Final gripe the interior I’m 6 foot 6 the insides tiny !! Boots tiny Merc have missed a home run on this defo not ordering one of these away to test the Volvo Xc40 recharge what’s your thoughts on that

[@stevencarter7031]

How much weight can it tow...?and for how far

[@lordgaming6793]

your channel is so underrated!!!

[@kristofk1902]

Not sure I love that grill. They made it look weird. Although I personally love how they put all the electronics where the engine was. It lets you see all the high tec electronics and keeps the old set up with i.c.e models. I guess I’m saying that you still get an engine bay to clean

[@Br1anuk]

150 miles just isn't enough range. I bet the Model Y will absolutely smash 250 miles of range for around the same money plus you've got the Tesla Super charging network as well.

[@marcokester8082]

They removed the base model model y and it now start at 50,000 dollars

[@icedreamer9629]

@@marcokester8082 This is a $56k car...

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Mustang Mach E does too

[@chizzeld2170]

Does anyone know what car is the cat next to him (our left) 0:16

[@Hammertime4404]

Other than the badge, what is the reason to buy this over a Tesla model Y? All these mainstream brand EVs seem to be years behind Tesla

[@Franklin_Araujo]

Giga Berlin it's almost finished so Tesla will be much better.

[@offlimits4622]

Built quality.

[@agustinliden6189]

That 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA looking absolutely beautiful and very cute to, I really need to order one.

[@mikeg.9083]

Pleaseeee...tell me the Nike model shoe worm on this video? It's a killer look so sharp

[@ninaz9823]

What is the color of the one you tested?

[@simonburrow1198]

A few of my colleagues have the EQC and they have been very disappointed with the range and I have concerns for the EQA

[@TheREDMANC7]

l like windows as well. Helps to see where you're going. 😁

[@anthonyhibbs6836]

I’m really interested in the EQA. This is an honest review and in UK mid winter too. Slightly concerned about the consumption and winter range.

[@MrBazsi888]

this has burmester hifi system ?

[@snuggles03]

would you please do a review of the eqa 350?

[@bcp6086]

This video is kind of relaxing.

[@MrFatknacker]

Nice shots of Olney and Emberton

[@mspduk]

Do all German brands have HQ at Milton Keynes? Car wow just picked up Audi e-tron from Milton Keynes

[@Bessunger]

ADD charging information, that is one MAJOR point when buying a BEV, for the rest, I liked the video, good presentation!

[@abdallahmahamat7717]

Awesome review as always but my god this exterior is hideous

[@UshasRides]

Great review - as always xxx. The ’no frunk’ thing is interesting. With all the electrical stuff in the area where the engine would be, I’d be concerned about the safety in a front-end crash. It’s a very boring-looking , safe, car. Will definitely appeal to a certain segment of the market, but it most definitely won’t take Tesla owners away from their steeds.

[@fine9ja]

Its seems like Mercedes didn't get it right this time. They need to try again 😞

[@castrocastro6524]

Buying one soon 👌🏾

[@Cobraguy321]

Great review. But you didn’t say that you were driving the eqA 250 going on the badge on the back, and that there are two more power level models the 300 and 350. Would of been useful to of had info on those.

[@Sartheris]

at the time of shooting, the 4Matic versions were not out yet

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I’ve got the GLA45. After 40 years of varied car (and motorbike) ownership the GLA is really on the money. Perfect sizing for today’s world and a quality interior to let you relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard earned work. When they ban my 375hp smile machine I’ll probably be in the market for one of these. Honestly if you want a bigger car then you made the wrong decision in life to have too many kids....

[@rembo1rr]

What are them trainers called what Nike are they look sick still 👍🏾

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

Great presenter! well done

[@christianurban]

Yes, the "S" stands for Stuttgart. The Rest can be chosen as you wish, as long it is avaialable. Two letters and four numbers are the limit plus the "E" to mark it as an EV.

[@mitford603]

id really like to get this as my next EV but looking at this vs the ID.4 i have to say the `ID.4 looks the better package, only time will tell though ive still got another two years with my current EV

[@akumar7366]

Great video, I think because it's a Mercedes , the build quality, status , resale value.

[@HyBy]

I have a question. Do all new EVs have a battery cooling solution these days? Cause i don't hear any journalist mentioning this and it was an issue with Nissan Leaf.

[@DarcersTech]

Most of them do now. Some are better than others. But it’s only the Leaf which got stuck in the past. Even the original BMW i3 from 2013 had a heated+cooled battery.

[@ffskrishna]

The colour looks sick!!

[@javierjoaquinbordastrigo8710]

What piano song it is? 2:33

[@FemiOkedey]

I liked your old cameras...this looks different, little grainy. Would also like 19:9 tho😁 Great Video tho

[@AutoTraderTV]

Was that grain? Or rain?

[@Broyale26]

That trackpad looks like a Blackberry Storm lol

[@yes8032]

Nice merc but the EQA name could have been reserved for a low riding a class whit battery’s rather than a GLA imo

[@iconichousetours]

Does this car has autopilot? I’ve never see anyone demonstrate this feature

[@dresdenkiller]

Mercedes HQ is in Milton Keynes? Where is Porsche headquartered? Stratford upon Avon?

[@TheophilusPWildbeest]

1.6 miles per kwh is shockingly bad, I was getting 4.5 from my Leaf five years ago, reduced to 3.8 in the winter in heavy traffic with everything switched on. I recently had a BMW 330e plug-in, that did 2.5 in electric only mode, and that was while dragging around a heavy i/c engine as dead weight.

[@jpmackin]

Did he mention when it will go on sale..?

[@antwonefernandez7554]

Always watch these auto trader videos and enjoy them. EV is so chicken and egg, the infrastructure in early 2021 is not up to the job for people to buy EV en mass, but without people buying en mass the infrastructure just won’t improve and the cars like this one I think will be an ICE car converted for electricity, I’ll go PHEV now for 2-3 years I think and jump fully in later. 👍🏼

[@adithyaviju5162]

Bro did u actually almost hit that red car Infront of u on 2:47 😂

[@theone9207]

Wondering why this didn’t come to the US. Is it really too small for the market? Or is it just not that good in terms of quality (range, comfort, etc)?

[@garethedwards2883]

I think the MBUX system looks fantastic and is at the top of it's game, maybe even better than Audi's virtual cockpit. Why can't all companies offer the charging card as it would be so much easier, well done Mercedes

[@Under_Construction100]

Learnt a new word after this review: "Hyper-miler"

[@shanjanusman9974]

Beautiful car

[@SPIT67]

when r u heading to wales to try a proper car the brand new MK2 ESCORT

[@radigo77]

What The heck is those shift paddles on the steering wheel?

[@AutoTraderTV]

The adjust brake regeneration level.

[@j1mgg]

Alot of money, for not much car. Definitely paying for the brand here, this or an ioniq 5 (it is a bigger car).

[@muhammedkeser7064]

ionic 5 is a real deal, designed for ev structure and bigger battery for smaller but more spacious car.

[@Franklin_Araujo]

Everyone is talking about Ioniq 5. Hyundai in the race with Tesla.

[@wolvoman1]

I would have thought that Merc HQ would have had a RHD car for you to drive

[@abdallahmahamat7717]

Hi Rory, please review the new M5 Comp. There is no real drifty review out there

[@9trous_0xide90]

Competitively priced alongside Model Y, Mach E, Ioniq 5. Surprising for Mercedes.

[@MrErickstar1]

Lol Rorry my favorite old young man 😀😀

[@ankledsquid]

I personally don't mind the lack of a front boot. The added practicality is nice on paper. However, I have a couple of friends with electric cars. One is a tesla model 3 and the other a porsche taycan btw. Both of them concur that the front boot gets used for the first few weeks of ownership, then ignored, as they aren't very practical to use. The problem is that opening the front boot is a two step process, and a waste of time. Both also agree that they'd rather have no front boot and would instead rather have a bigger battery

[@DarcersTech]

Even dropping the front boot doesn’t make it possible to put in a bigger battery. I have a tiny front boot on my BMW i3 and it’s actually very convenient. A great place for the charging cables. Much better than under the false floor - if you have a boot full of stuff, you don’t need to unload it all just to get to your cable...

[@l2etranger]

Natural color coordination.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I'm more convinced that the right way to do an electric car is build it to be electric from the start at this size. The EQA is still a good effort though. Rory is one of the best reviewers on KZbin

[@HerkDylanJr]

Nice riv Rory, Mercedes should make an E G Wagon

[@RamonGT]

Nice shoes!

[@catastrophic009]

They still not quite there yet....the range dropping off when you use the aircon or radio or both & just not going that fast !.....Hybrid at this time is still the best option until there are cars that have a genuine range with no compromises & they need to organise the charging network into something less complicated.

[@robinmillward5455]

Great review but I think I will stick with a petrol version for now. It's not the right time to buy a full electric car yet.