Comparison: height Mercedes-Benz EQA vs. competitors 2025

When it comes to navigating the star-studded cosmos of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the EQA makes a fascinating celestial body to observe. This compact electric SUV, with its introduction, not only carved out a niche for itself within the electric vehicle market but also marked Mercedes-Benz's ambitious stride towards electrification. Initially launching as the EQA 243 in 2021, this vehicle brought a fresh perspective to eco-conscious luxury driving, wrapped in a package that's as practical as it's stylish. However, we're not here to swoon over its electric heart; instead, let's delve into its stature - specifically, its height, which stands as a testament to its crossover SUV credentials.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz EQA - How has the height changed over the generations?

As we scan through the generations – albeit a short journey from its inception in 2021 to the facelift in 2024 – a minor shrinkage in stature occurs. The original cloak of the EQA, measured at a proud 1620 mm, has subtly deflated to 1612 mm in its latest iteration. This might seem like a small leap, or rather, a dip for humankind, but in the realm of vehicle aerodynamics and design language, it's a calculated nudge towards efficiency and perhaps, aesthetics. Despite this slight reduction, the EQA's height remains a defining aspect, providing ample headroom and contributing to its overall roomy ambiance.

Mercedes-Benz EQA generations

(Height)

Mercedes-Benz EQA generations
Generation year	Height
EQA, Model year 2021 (EQA 243)	1620 mm
EQA, Model year 2024 (EQA 243 (1. Facelift))	1612 mm

1. EQA, Model year 2021 (EQA 243) 1620 mm

2. EQA, Model year 2024 (EQA 243 (1. Facelift)) 1612 mm

The difference in height between first generation (EQA 243) from 2021 and last generation (EQA 243 (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 0.8cm mm.

The height of the current generation of EQA is 1612 mm.

The height compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

When placed in the grand hall of Mercedes-Benz models, the EQA hovers in a curious position. It's not quite brushing the towering heights of the sturdy GLS, nor does it stoop to the sleek and grounded silhouettes of the AMG GT coupes. Instead, it finds solace among its electric brethren like the EQC and slightly taller GLA, offering a balanced proposition for those who want the commanding view of an SUV without scaling the automotive Everest. It's a middle child in terms of height, yet distinctive enough to stand out in the family portrait with its electric charm.

Mercedes-Benz EQA vs other current cars by Mercedes-Benz

(Height)

Height: EQA vs. other models by Mercedes-Benz
Variant name	Height
AMG ONE	1261 mm
AMG SL	1354 mm
AMG GT Coupé	1354 mm
C{class} AMG Coupé	1402 mm
CLA AMG Coupé	1404 mm
C{class} AMG Cabriolet	1405 mm
C{class} Coupé	1405 mm
CLA AMG Shooting Brake	1405 mm
A{class} AMG	1407 mm
C{class} Cabriolet	1409 mm
A{class} AMG Limousine	1413 mm
CLS AMG Coupé	1422 mm
CLE Coupé	1423 mm
A{class}	1423 mm
CLE Cabriolet	1424 mm
C{class} AMG Limousine	1429 mm
A{class} Limousine	1429 mm
CLA Coupé	1430 mm
CLA Shooting Brake	1433 mm
CLE AMG Coupé	1434 mm
CLS Coupé	1435 mm
C{class} AMG T-Modell	1440 mm
C{class} Limousine	1442 mm
AMG GT {4door} Coupé	1455 mm
C{class} T-Modell	1457 mm
E{class} Limousine	1468 mm
E{class} T-Modell	1469 mm
EQE AMG	1492 mm
C{class} All-Terrain	1494 mm
E{class} All-Terrain	1497 mm
S{class} Limousine	1503 mm
Maybach S{class} Limousine	1510 mm
EQE	1510 mm
EQS	1512 mm
S{class} AMG Limousine	1515 mm
EQS AMG	1518 mm
B{class}	1562 mm
GLA AMG	1590 mm
GLC AMG Coupé	1603 mm
GLC Coupé	1605 mm
GLA	1616 mm
EQA	1620 mm
GLC AMG	1635 mm
GLC	1640 mm
GLB AMG	1665 mm
EQE SUV AMG	1669 mm
EQE SUV	1685 mm
EQB	1691 mm
GLB	1692 mm
GLE Coupé	1716 mm
EQS SUV	1718 mm
GLE AMG Coupé	1720 mm
Maybach EQS SUV	1721 mm
GLS AMG	1782 mm
GLE AMG	1782 mm
GLE	1797 mm
T{class}	1811 mm
Citan Tourer	1811 mm
Citan {VAN}	1819 mm
eCitan {VAN}	1819 mm
eCitan Tourer	1819 mm
EQT	1819 mm
GLS	1823 mm
Maybach GLS	1838 mm
Vito Tourer	1890 mm
EQV	1901 mm
V{class}	1907 mm
Vito {VAN}	1910 mm
eVito Tourer	1934 mm
eVito {VAN}	1941 mm
G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long}	1969 mm
G{class} Station-Wagen {long}	1969 mm
Marco Polo	1980 mm
Marco Polo Activity	1980 mm
Marco Polo Horizon	1980 mm
Sprinter {VAN}	2375 mm
Sprinter Tourer	2435 mm
eSprinter {VAN}	2687 mm

1. AMG ONE 1261 mm

2. AMG SL 1354 mm

3. AMG GT Coupé 1354 mm

4. C{class} AMG Coupé 1402 mm

5. CLA AMG Coupé 1404 mm

6. C{class} AMG Cabriolet 1405 mm

7. C{class} Coupé 1405 mm

8. CLA AMG Shooting Brake 1405 mm

9. A{class} AMG 1407 mm

10. C{class} Cabriolet 1409 mm

11. A{class} AMG Limousine 1413 mm

12. CLS AMG Coupé 1422 mm

13. CLE Coupé 1423 mm

14. A{class} 1423 mm

15. CLE Cabriolet 1424 mm

16. C{class} AMG Limousine 1429 mm

17. A{class} Limousine 1429 mm

18. CLA Coupé 1430 mm

19. CLA Shooting Brake 1433 mm

20. CLE AMG Coupé 1434 mm

21. CLS Coupé 1435 mm

22. C{class} AMG T-Modell 1440 mm

23. C{class} Limousine 1442 mm

24. AMG GT {4door} Coupé 1455 mm

25. C{class} T-Modell 1457 mm

26. E{class} Limousine 1468 mm

27. E{class} T-Modell 1469 mm

28. EQE AMG 1492 mm

29. C{class} All-Terrain 1494 mm

30. E{class} All-Terrain 1497 mm

31. S{class} Limousine 1503 mm

32. Maybach S{class} Limousine 1510 mm

33. EQE 1510 mm

34. EQS 1512 mm

35. S{class} AMG Limousine 1515 mm

36. EQS AMG 1518 mm

37. B{class} 1562 mm

38. GLA AMG 1590 mm

39. GLC AMG Coupé 1603 mm

40. GLC Coupé 1605 mm

41. GLA 1616 mm

42. EQA 1620 mm

43. GLC AMG 1635 mm

44. GLC 1640 mm

45. GLB AMG 1665 mm

46. EQE SUV AMG 1669 mm

47. EQE SUV 1685 mm

48. EQB 1691 mm

49. GLB 1692 mm

50. GLE Coupé 1716 mm

51. EQS SUV 1718 mm

52. GLE AMG Coupé 1720 mm

53. Maybach EQS SUV 1721 mm

54. GLS AMG 1782 mm

55. GLE AMG 1782 mm

56. GLE 1797 mm

57. T{class} 1811 mm

58. Citan Tourer 1811 mm

59. Citan {VAN} 1819 mm

60. eCitan {VAN} 1819 mm

61. eCitan Tourer 1819 mm

62. EQT 1819 mm

63. GLS 1823 mm

64. Maybach GLS 1838 mm

65. Vito Tourer 1890 mm

66. EQV 1901 mm

67. V{class} 1907 mm

68. Vito {VAN} 1910 mm

69. eVito Tourer 1934 mm

70. eVito {VAN} 1941 mm

71. G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 1969 mm

72. G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 1969 mm

73. Marco Polo 1980 mm

74. Marco Polo Activity 1980 mm

75. Marco Polo Horizon 1980 mm

76. Sprinter {VAN} 2375 mm

77. Sprinter Tourer 2435 mm

78. eSprinter {VAN} 2687 mm

How does the height of the Mercedes-Benz EQA compare to it's nearest competitors?

Turning our gaze towards the automotive horizon, the EQA positions itself among rivals with a certain poise. Compared to the electric mavericks like the Tesla Model Y or the Audi Q4 e-tron, which flaunt greater dimensions to encapsulate their electric dreams, the EQA makes a case for compact elegance. Its height, while moderately less towering than some, works in tandem with its length and wheelbase to deliver a balanced, maneuverable, and aesthetically pleasing electric vehicle. It's not about dominating with size but rather, enchanting with proportion and Mercedes-Benz's signature design finesse. In this electrifying dance of dimensions, the EQA moves with grace, holding its ground firmly yet elegantly among its peers.

Mercedes-Benz EQA vs. similar cars

(Height)

Height: Mercedes-Benz EQA vs. similar cars
Car model	Height
Maxus Euniq 6 2023	1736 mm
Aiways U5 2020	1700 mm
BYD Seal U 2024	1668 mm
Nissan Ariya 2022	1650 mm
Subaru Solterra 2022	1650 mm
ZEEKR 7X 2025	1650 mm
Volvo EX40 2024	1647 mm
Aiways U6 2022	1641 mm
VW ID.4 2020	1637 mm
smart #1 2022	1636 mm
Audi Q4 e-tron 2021	1632 mm
Ford Explorer EV 2024	1630 mm
Skoda Elroq 2025	1625 mm
Skoda Enyaq iV 2021	1621 mm
Skoda Enyaq 2021	1620 mm
VW ID.5 2022	1618 mm
BMW iX1 2022	1616 mm
BYD Atto 3 2022	1615 mm
Mercedes-Benz EQA 2024	1612 mm
CUPRA Tavascan 2024	1597 mm
VinFast VF 6 2024	1594 mm
Volvo EC40 2024	1591 mm
Volvo C40 2021	1591 mm
Lynk & Co 02 2024	1573 mm
ZEEKR X 2024	1566 mm
BMW iX2 2024	1560 mm
Kia EV3 2024	1560 mm
smart #3 2023	1556 mm
Mazda MX-30 2020	1555 mm
KIA EV6 2021	1550 mm