Comparison - Volkswagen Taigo 2022 - vs - Mercedes EQC AMG Line Premium Plus 2020

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
25,860
Updated: 
31 Dec 2021
£
74,610
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2020
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#1F2125
Kings Red Metallic
#BC0A2F
Reef Blue Metallic
#2A4280
Reflex Silver Metallic
#EAEEEF
Visual Green Metallic
#A0A23F
Smokey Grey Metallic
#53545C

Electric

Battery: 
80kWh
Full Charge Time: 
DC Fast Charging for a 40-minute charge from 10 to 80% at a 110 kW DC charging station
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Surprisingly spacious.
Decent enough to drive

Cons
Some cheap interior plastics.
Sluggish and noisy three-cylinder

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-equipped
Reasonable boot
Quite economical

Cons
Feels derivative
Petrol only
Auto gearbox isn't the smoothest

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Excellent engines shared with T-Cross
Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seats

Cons
Slightly smaller boot than T-Cross
Frustrating touch-sensitive controls
No more exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
Torque: 
147ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
560ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
110hp
402hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.78Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
no
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Edging of the instrument cluster, the outflow, door opener and the gear lever backdrop in chrome
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
168.15in
187.90in
Width: 
69.17in
82.50in
Height: 
59.60in
63.80in
Front Track: 
60.28in
63.90in
Rear Track: 
59.69in
63.50in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
113.11in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
59.00in
Rear leg room: 
58.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
37.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
16.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
2612.40lbs
5500.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors
Hands-free access

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Sports comfort seats in front
Heated front seats
AMG sports seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 split folding rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Care Climatronic
air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Luggage compartment light
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 speakers
Discover Media" Navigation including Streaming and Internet
Digital Cockpit Pro - Multi-coloured digital cockpit with various selectable information profiles
External, USB type C data socket(s) and charging socket(s)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless Charging incl. Bluetooth
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (2x 10.25" displays with touchpad)
Mercedes benz sound system with 4 mid range speakers, 2 tweeters
2 Frontbass speakers, 1 centre speaker and 225 W amplifier output
Hard-disk navigation

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functions
Badge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
AMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs
High gloss black exterior mirror housing
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
21 in
Wheels more: 
Summer tyres
Tirefit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

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
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Anti-theft alarm system
e-call' Emergency call service
Central locking system with SAFELOCK
front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
Hill start assist
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
3 rear seatbelts
Blind Spot Assist
Active Lane Departure Warning
Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera