Nowadays, the global automobile industry is undergoing tremendous changes, new energy vehicles have gradually become the mainstream of the layout of major car companies, and even many car companies have announced or will announce that they will only produce new energy vehicles in the future. As a well-known car company, Volvo naturally can not give up such a good prospect, XC40 new energy is the first pure electric car created by Volvo, it is based on the fuel version of XC40 to create, XC40 new energy after the launch of Volvo has its own new energy model.
Mercedes-Benz may be out of its own factors, but also want to complete the layout of the domestic pure electric SUV market as soon as possible, so for the compact SUV camp to create EQA, the purpose is very clear, is to grab this cake.
The question is, in the case of sufficient budget, for these two luxury pure electric SUVs, which one is more worthy of our hands? Since it is an opponent, let's compare the high and low, let's take a look.
Exterior design
The volvo XC40 new energy front face adopts a closed air intake grille, the Quake headlight group on both sides of the front of the car has become more sharp, and the air intakes on the lower sides have been redesigned to make the lines more sharp. In terms of body dimensions, the length, width and height are 4425/1863/1651 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2702 mm.
The volvo XC40 new energy side is consistent with the fuel version of the model, the body line is straight, equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, showing the off-road temperament of the hardcore SUV. The overall rear of the car adopts a rounded design, still equipped with Viking Axe taillights, and the central part is equipped with classic alphabet car logos, which is highly recognizable.
Although the Mercedes-Benz EQA is positioned as a pure electric model, some shadows of Mercedes-Benz GLA can still be found, and many elements of the two are very similar. EQA adds the design trend of pure electric vehicles to the details, using a closed grille with through-LED daytime running lights. In terms of body dimensions, the length, width and height are 4463/1834/1624 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2729 mm.
Mercedes-Benz EQA rear design is quite simple, adding a through-type taillight design, after lighting up is very recognizable, the fully enclosed rear bumper adopts a similar diffuser design, improving the recognition of EQA as a pure electric vehicle model.
Interior contrast
The overall interior of volvo XC40 new energy looks very simple and stylish, with a strong Nordic style. The interior of the center console and door panel is made of imitation carbon fiber, and it is wrapped in a large number of soft materials, reflecting a good sense of high quality. The 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard has three different interfaces built in, so you can set up your favorite interface. And built-in map navigation, battery life, power consumption, mileage, acceleration dashboard, kinetic energy recovery and other information. The 9-inch vertical central control screen displays detailed and has been newly optimized.
Mercedes-Benz EQA interior still continues the family design, using dual screen and retro style outlet, with a strong "Mercedes-Benz flavor", double 10.25-inch siamese screen from the display effect to the function are excellent, and the car's dashboard for information display, battery life, energy consumption and other aspects of the adjustment.
Size comparison
At the space level, the difference between volvo XC40 new energy and Mercedes-Benz EQA models in body size is not very large, of which Mercedes-Benz EQA has a slight advantage in body length and wheelbase, while Volvo XC40 new energy has a little advantage in body height and width, in general, the difference in driving space between the two models is not very large, which is enough for most consumers.
dynamical system
Volvo XC40 New Energy is equipped with a dual-motor system front and rear, with a combined power of 300 kW and a peak torque of 660 N·m. The acceleration time from 100 km/h is only 4.9 seconds. The battery is equipped with a 71kWh battery pack, and the NEDC operating range is 420km.
Mercedes-Benz EQA is equipped with a dual-motor system, a total power of 168kW, a comprehensive output torque of 390N·m, and an intelligent four-wheel drive system, with an acceleration time of 7.7 seconds per 100 kilometers. The battery is equipped with a 73.5kWh ternary lithium battery pack, and the CLTC has a range of 537km.
Uncle Che summed up
Through comparison, we can find that Mercedes-Benz EQA is more luxurious in shape and design, coupled with the addition of mercedes-Benz brand, sales are also quite a lot; Volvo XC40 new energy in the listing of a period of time after the overall preferential range is not small, the price is more affordable, and occupies a certain advantage in configuration and performance, so the car uncle is more recommended to start Volvo XC40 new energy.