Head to head

Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Lexus RZ electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 395 km of range

Lexus RZ

From A$98,400 Β· 395 km

Read the Lexus RZ review

Car B

Mercedes-Benz EQA electric car photographed from the front three-quarter angle, 400 km of range

Mercedes-Benz EQA

From A$96,350 Β· 400 km

Read the Mercedes-Benz EQA review

The verdict

The Mercedes-Benz EQA offers more range β€” 400 km WLTP against 395 km, a gap of about 10 km between charges. The Lexus RZ is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 522 litres and 5 seats versus 340 litres and 5 in the Mercedes-Benz EQA. On price the Mercedes-Benz EQA starts about A$2,050 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Lexus RZ at 6.3s.

On the measured specifications below, the Lexus RZ leads in 3 areas and the Mercedes-Benz EQA in 2.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Lexus RZA$98,400
Mercedes-Benz EQAA$96,350

Range (WLTP)

Lexus RZ395 km
Mercedes-Benz EQA400 km

Battery

Lexus RZ71.4 kWh
Mercedes-Benz EQA70.5 kWh

Body type

Lexus RZSUV
Mercedes-Benz EQASUV

Seats

Lexus RZ5
Mercedes-Benz EQA5

Boot space

Lexus RZ522 litres
Mercedes-Benz EQA340 litres

0–100 km/h(Lower is better)

Lexus RZ6.3s
Mercedes-Benz EQA8.6s

Standout feature

Lexus RZLexus refinement with a steer-by-wire yoke option
Mercedes-Benz EQACompact premium SUV with a plush, quiet cabin

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia β€” 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Lexus RZ22/100
Mercedes-Benz EQA26/100

Price

Lexus RZ40/100
Mercedes-Benz EQA44/100

Family space

Lexus RZ73/100
Mercedes-Benz EQA8/100

Performance

Lexus RZ38/100
Mercedes-Benz EQA3/100

Tech

Lexus RZ22/100
Mercedes-Benz EQA22/100

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