Verdict
At RM443,888, the Ioniq 5 N asks RM147,000 more than the RM296,888 EQA, but it is a radically quicker EV: 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds versus 8.9, with 601 hp and 350 kW DC charging. Its 448-km range only edges the EQA’s 429 km, so the extra outlay is for performance and charging headroom rather than a huge range gain. The EQA’s RM160 annual road tax versus RM1,440 makes it the financially calmer Malaysian choice, while its 340-litre boot is a known quantity.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if 601 hp, all-wheel drive, 3.4-second sprinting and 350 kW DC charging matter more than a RM147,000 saving.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if you want a smaller, lower-tax premium EV with power memory front seats and a 340-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA RM296,888.
- Motor output: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp and 740 Nm from two motors vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 188 hp and 375 Nm from one motor.
- Performance: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 260 km/h top speed vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 8.9 seconds and 160 km/h.
- Battery and range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84 kWh and 448 km vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 66.5 kWh and 429 km.
- DC charging: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 350 kW on an 800V architecture vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 100 kW on a 400V architecture.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA RM160.
Ioniq 5 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW vehicle-to-load output.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty, plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
- RM147,000 more expensive than the EQA.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM160.
- Manual front-seat adjustment, where the EQA gets power adjustment with memory.
EQA
- Much lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax.
- Seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag.
- Power-adjustable memory front seats and contactless powered boot opening.
- 188 hp and 375 Nm versus the Ioniq 5 N’s 601 hp and 740 Nm.
- 100 kW DC charging versus 350 kW.
- 429 km range and no vehicle-to-load function, versus 448 km and 3.6 kW V2L.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,888 | RM296,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm✓ | 375 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh✓ | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | 448 km✓ | 429 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 100.0 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 4,463 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,040 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 340 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose Sound System | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Ioniq 5 N & EQA for sale
Ioniq 5 N vs EQA FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Mercedes-Benz EQA better?
The Ioniq 5 N is the better performance EV, with 601 hp, all-wheel drive and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The EQA is the better cost-conscious choice, with far lower road tax, power memory seats and a 340-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM147,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Which EV charges faster?
The Ioniq 5 N has the higher DC charging rate at 350 kW, compared with 100 kW for the EQA. Both have 11 kW AC charging, but the Hyundai uses an 800V architecture while the Mercedes uses 400V.
