Mercedes-Benz EQA250 - Oh Lord, should you buy this (electric) Mercedes-Benz? 

How have you found the range?

@@jaredebeling1412 I’ve had it since July 2021. Through the seasons 200 miles is the max range @ about 3 miles per KWh. This was the first EQA out there was no + model. This is more than enough for my needs. Charge at home always. Or if on a road trip I make sure the hotel/airbnb has a charger.

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Many thanks!

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You are not wrong. Mine was ordered end June and I have just been told that delivery has been delayed from 29 Oct 21 to Qtr 1 2022!!

@@neilcurry3757 Hi Neil mine has finally arrived in Australia should see it in 3 weeks ordered it late Oct 21. I’m now considering the XC40 cheers ocean 🌊 from Australia 🇦🇺

It finally arrived on 31 Jan 22 and it is fantastic. Very pleased with it. Only downside is I have just had knee replacement surgery so can’t drive it until I recover. I managed to drive it for 2 weeks before surgery. In the mean time my son’s car is off the road so he is driving my new EQA. Grrrrrrrr !

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Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. The car went back to MBUK so we weren't able to do this. It is always a bit tricky to try and do everything in the time that we get with the cars, so that is why we just use the WLTP figures and don't put them through any independent verification test of our own. On saying that, I have done a range test of the Audi e-tron Sportback, so if you want to know how that did, check out that video on the channel.

Gary, I’ve just driven the AMG Line specification and can confirm that the ride quality on the 18-inch alloys is very smooth. Our next video is a twin test between it and the new Genesis GV60, so be sure to watch it!

@@AutoEV Thank you so much for replying with first hand information of the AMG Line on the 18 inch alloys! Brilliant info! I will be sure to watch the twin test against the Genesis GV60. As others have said, love the relaxed yet informative style of your videos. Looking forward to more.

I could recommend a channel called Battery Life. He does excellent range tests etc.

@@Balm73 I an following him already :) the more data from different sources - the more You can see а real picture.

The Mercedes is a great proposition in terms of value when compared with the Audi and the Ford, but the e-Niro is an incredible car for the money. It bodes well for the new EV6! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

No problem at all, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Enjoy your EQA when it arrives.

@@AutoEV Thanks!

Thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment so complimentary. The fact it was on 18-inch alloys certainly helped the ride quality, which I am all for. Size-wise, it is a touch smaller, but it is in their market space, so therefore needs to be mentioned.

Thank you for watching, and taking the time to comment. Perhaps physically they are, however, price-wise they don't. The EQC competes in the class above, so therefore has to be considered against the larger Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and forthcoming BMW iX3. We always factor in the manufacturer's market positioning when comparing any cars, and who and what they see as their natural competitors. In this case, the EQA is up against the Q4, Mustang and Lexus as we suggest.

Probably not in fairness. The 300 offers a lovely blend of refinement with just enough performance. We haven't driven the 350 though, so I'd suggest sampling both to ensure its what you need. But otherwise, the EQA is a really good car.

@Jeffrey thank you for watching and for your comments. I found the interior plastics on the Audi disappointing lower down the centre console, although the rest of the interior is still incredibly well built. However, it's not so much the quality I criticise on the Audi, just the lack of design flair. That's where I think the Audi trails the Volvo and Mercedes. Plus I think the infotainment isn't as good. That all being said, overall the Audi is the better car. Like I said, my head says buy the Audi. I think the biggest issue with the Audi is the fact the Skoda Enyaq does everything it does at a much cheaper price. Trust me, I'm not biased towards the Merc as there is a lot of compromises to be made with it. But I do believe that it stands equal comparison, and I personally prefer its greater refinement having done many miles in both. But hey, we are all different, we all like different things, otherwise life would be dull. Thanks for taking the time to write us a comment, and please keep watching us for much more content to come. Bryan @ AutoEV

@@AutoEV We had issues with a new XC40 (D4 First Edition) which lead us to looking at Audi as an alternative. Sat in a Q3 and it left us numb, sat in a Q5 and much the same. I think people go overboard on 'quality'... to us, both were just a sea of gray plastics (some of which in the seating area looked very similar to our previous Skoda Yeti). Yes, the Volvo quality was not so good, but far more interesting in every way, inside and out. My brother owns a last gen A3 which he loves, but this week had a latest gen A3 loaner... same interior (looking from a non Audi owner perspective) as the Q4. He said his previous gen A3 felt more premium top to bottom. I've owned and driven a few Mercedes, and found them to be very relaxing to drive. As AutoEV says, each to there own! By the way, our own is now a Kia Soul EV (for over a year). Fantastic car all round... a bit Marmite, but certainly not (Audi) dull in any way. We are now looking forward to Kia's EV4 in 2023. After owning many brands, I think Kia are currently on point with their customers needs. BTW, the Soul and E-Niro also have the radar/GPS automatic regenerative braking tech (amazing stuff). All said, another nice thoughtful review, thank you! PS, nobody seems to go into running costs these days... how about a quick flash of an average annual service cost (based on their longest term plans) / insurance group rating / and warranty period (in a comparison table) right at the end? Steve.

Interesting viewpoint, but one you are entitled to. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

@@AutoEV thanks for acknowledging my right to a view. I prefer minimalist decluttered dashes, the merc one looks too much on the eyes. Also I prefer the screens to be embedded in the dash interior, not sticking out like someone has superguled smartphones to interior. Anyway, one look suits one person, another look suits another.

@@heartofcinema3454 ah, now you do raise a good point that needs acknowledgement. I too dislike infotainment screens sitting on top of the dash and much prefer them to be integrated. I dislike the Hyundai Kona's for this reason, and much prefer the Kia e-Niro and Vauxhall Mokka's dashboard for that reason. However, I do love the screens on the EQA and because it's both the infotainment and instrument binnacle, it looks much more cohesive. But like I said, your viewpoint is valid and noted. Thanks Deepak. Your contribution to the channel is healthy and welcome. Bryan @ AutoEV