Comparison between:
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC Progressive
- 2023 Tesla Model X
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC Progressive | 2023 Tesla Model X | |
| Series | EQA | - |
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| Trim | Progressive | - |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Night Black Patagonia Red Mountain Gray Digital White Cosmos Black Denim Blue Iridium Silver Mountain Gray Magno Rose Gold Polar White | Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Rose Gold / Titanium Gray Macchiato Beige / Black Cyber Cut Blue | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 175.7 in 4463 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm |
| Width | - | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.5 in 2020 mm | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 72.2 in 1834 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in 2729 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.9 in 913 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Rear overhang | 32.3 in 821 mm | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Clearance | 7.9 in 200 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 8.1 in 206 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.8 in 1037 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in 955 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.3 in 1456 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.2 in 1454 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.9 in 1419 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.8 in 1393 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm |
| Front legroom | 26.2 in 666 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 27.3 in 693 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Total volume | - | 2614.0 l 92.31 ft3 2.61 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1320.0 l 46.62 ft3 1.32 m3 | 2431.0 l 85.85 ft3 2.43 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4640.73 lb 2105 kg | 5231.57 lb 2373 kg |
| Payload | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1294.11 lb 587 kg |
| GVWR | 5588.72 lb 2535 kg | 6525.68 lb 2960 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5-seat vehicles |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 390 Nm 39.8 kgm 287.6 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.70 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | - | 20" variant - 240 km/h 22" variant - 250 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 306.3 mi / 493.0 km WLTP, CMB: 270.9 mi / 436.0 km | EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.5 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 97 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.33 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Adaptive Damper Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Air springs |
| Additional information | Lowered Comfort Chassis Optional Adjustable Dampers | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18H ET2 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R18 W 235/50R19 235/45R20 | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 66.5 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem and Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR18650A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 200 | 8256 |
| Number of modules | 5 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 420 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | - | 243 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Nominal capacity - 187.5 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:45 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminum roof rails (S) Center console storage compartment with cover (S) Double cup holder (S) Driver reflective vests (S) EASY-PACK-load securing kit (S) Glove compartment with lighting (S) Lapse of RoofRails (S) Progressive Exterior (S) Towbar with ESP Stabilization Function (O) 360° Camera (O) Acoustic vehicle indicator (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Active distance assistant DISTRONIC with control assistant (O) Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (O) Adaptive brake lights flash during emergency braking (S) Adaptive braking with Hold function (S) Airbags for driver and passenger (S) Anti-lock brakes ABS (S) Anti-spin (ASR) (S) Automatic ignition of headlamps (S) Automatic Speed Adaptation (O) Blind spot assistant (O) Central locking with internal switch, automatic locking (S) Collision sensor with automatic unlocking (S) Cruise Control (S) Distronic Plus with Steering Assistant (O) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic key with chrome details (S) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (S) Hands-free access (O) ISOFIX child seat mounts in the outer rear seats (S) Knee airbag for driver (S) Pedestrian protection (Active hood) (S) Rear view camera (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Sideairbags rear (O) Speed-dependent power steering (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Traffic Sign Assist (O) URBAN GUARD Alarm Pack Plus (O) 10.25" Media Displays (O) 12V socket in the luggage compartment (S) 4G Communication module (S) Advanced Soundsystem (O) DAB + digital radio (S) Dashboard with multifunction display (S) EQ Remote and Navigation Services (S) Fully Digital Instruments (O) Head-up Display (O) Indicator lever with one-touch function (S) KEYLESS-GO (S) Live Traffic Information (S) MBUX Augmented Reality (O) MBUX incl. Touchpad (S) MBUX Interior Assistant (O) Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (S) Mercedes-Benz Navigation (S) Outside temperature meter (S) Remote and Charging Services Premium (S) Reversing camera (S) Smartphone Integration Package (S) Trip computer (S) 2 x USB sockets in the back seat (S) THERMATIC air-conditioning (S) THERMOTRONIC Automatic Climate (O) 3-point seat belts including manually height-adjustable belts (S) 4-Way Lumber Support front seats (S) 40/20/40 split rear seats (S) Air-conditioned front seats (O) Electric Memory Seat driver (O) Electric Memory Seat front passenger (O) Front Multi-contour seats with massage function (O) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable headrests (S) Seat comfort package with extendable seat cushion (S) DIRECT-SELECT Shift Levers on the steering wheel (O) Gear shift levers on the steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel with black nappa leather (O) Multifunction sport steering wheel with flat bottom in nappa leather (O) Multifunction steering wheel in leather (S) Nappa Leather Sports Steering Wheel / DINAMICA Microfiber (O) Dark-toned glass rear (O) Electric tailgate (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated window washer system (S) Light and visibility package (S) Night Package (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sunshades with illuminated mirrors (S) Electrically retractable side mirrors (O) Electronically adjustable side mirrors (S) Exterior mirror on driver's side and interior mirror aut. blendless (O) 3rd brake light with LED technology (S) Adaptive High Beam Assistant (S) Ambient lighting (S) Exterior lighting with logo projection (O) LED High Performance headlights (S) LED taillights with LED light band (S) Artificial leather ARTICO / Fabric Fléron (S) Leather (O) Roof Cover - Black Fabric (S) Velour floor mats (S) | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Round steering wheel (O) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 300 4MATIC Progressive | 2023 Tesla Model X |