Comparison - Citroen e-C4 Shine 2021 - vs - Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,656
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
£
40,495
Updated: 
31 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#808181
#EFEFEF
#0C4658
#B14811
#6C8186
#61605E
#92071E
Color: 
#A10A1D
#ADAEB2
#E2E2E2
#9E756E
#4F4C4F
#010200
#A9A7A8
#D4D4D4

Electric

Battery: 
50 kWh
66.5 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
217mi
263mi
Full Charge Time: 
100kW fast charging station will replenish the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes
Wall box (400 V/16 A) 10–100% - 5 hrs 45 min /Public rapid charging (100 kW) 10–80% - 30 min
Top Speed: 
93mph
99mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.70s
8.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Striking styling means it stands out
Ample interior room and luggage space

CONS
Disappointing battery range
If you want a sporty car, look elsewhere
Doesn't feel as nippy as its rivals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Mainly cushy ride
Good quality interior
Hushed at motorway speeds

CONS
Relatively slow acceleration
Not as roomy as some rivals
Competent handling but not particularly fun to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Distinctive looks
100kW charging is standard
Same space inside as regular C4

Cons
Modest real-world range
Not that affordable
Lots of body roll in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Looks and feels more expensive than it is.
Quiet and relaxing to drive

Cons
The battery eats into rear space.
Safety kit should be standard

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Quiet on the move
Decently roomy cabin
Brilliant infotainment

Cons
Compromised boot space
Rear seat uncomfortable
Range isn't as good as hoped

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Great on-board tech
Premium feel
Decent range

Cons
Smaller boot than GLA
Not particularly quick
Rivals have better charging capability

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
191ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
136hp
190hp
Turning Circle: 
35.70Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Speed limiter
Voice commands
Front and rear parking sensors with flankguard
Heated steering wheel
Citroen connect nav with speed cam and danger zones alert
Shift paddles
Auto-dimming interior mirror

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
171.60in
175.70in
Width: 
70.80in
79.50in
Height: 
60.00in
63.70in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
105.11in
107.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
Front Hip Room: 
57.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4497.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
electric backrest and height adjustment
electric seat cushion inclination adjustment;
electropneumatic four-way lumbar support
manual seat cushion depth adjustment by 6 cm
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
Rear seat 60-40 foldable split

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Remote temperature pre-conditioning
Boot light
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12V power outlet,
10" high resolution touchscreen
Apple car play and Android auto
one centre speaker, two Frontbass speakers, two tweeters, four mid-range speakers and 225 W amplifier output
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (two 10-inch displays with touchpad) O O
Smartphone integration
Hard disk navigation
Live Traffic Information (free for first three years)
navigation

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors with courtesy lighting
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic headlights with high beam assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Heat-insulating dark-tinted glass
Polished aluminium roof rails
Surround lighting with projection of brand logo
Windcreen wipers with rain sensor
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18"
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Tyre underinflation detection
Post collision safety brake
Hill start assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function
Active Brake Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Speed limit Assist
Blind Spot Assist with exit warning function
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system