Comparison - Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Sport 2022 - vs - Kia Niro 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
40,495
Updated: 
31 Aug 2021
$
34,890
Updated: 
20 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#A10A1D
#ADAEB2
#E2E2E2
#9E756E
#4F4C4F
#010200
#A9A7A8
#D4D4D4
Color: 
Mineral Blue
#84A2C2
Cityscape Green
#6B716B
Aurora Black Pearl
#464646
Snow White Pearl
#D8DADC
Fire Orange Metallic
#C03C37
Runway Red
#7E181A
Graphite Gray
#6D6F70
Steel Gray
#BDBDBE

Electric

Battery: 
66.5 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
263mi
Full Charge Time: 
Wall box (400 V/16 A) 10–100% - 5 hrs 45 min /Public rapid charging (100 kW) 10–80% - 30 min
Top Speed: 
99mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

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

Pros
Perky optional plug-in hybrid powertrain,
futuristic appearance,
well-equipped from EX trim up.

Cons
Base powertrain is pretty poky,
buzzy engine sounds under heavy throttle,
not as fuel efficient in our testing as last year's model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth and quiet ride quality
High fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area for a compact car

Cons
Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
53.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
45.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
195ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
190hp
139hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
35.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
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
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Shift paddles
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.70in
174.00in
Width: 
79.50in
71.80in
Height: 
63.70in
60.80in
Ground Clearance: 
6.30in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
107.40in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.80
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
57.30in
45.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
56.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.20in
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.00cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.00cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.70degrees
15.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.80degrees
27.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4497.00lbs
3071.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
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
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear seat 60-40 foldable split
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
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
10.3" infotainment display size
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
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 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
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
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Brake Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Speed limit Assist
Blind Spot Assist with exit warning function
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
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