TWIN TEST: smart #1 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA facelift with

It's twin test time! Me and ‪@GoksCarLounge‬ pitch two similar electric cars up against each other to see which is best. Join us to find out all about the new smart #1 and the Mercedes-Benz EQA facelift as we put the tech, specs and driving characteristics to the test.

Which one do you think will win? There's only one way to find out.

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Written and presented by Ken Pearson and Gok Ozbay
Filmed and edited by Gok Ozbay

Models featured:

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Premium Plus in mountain grey metallic
2024 smart #1 Premium in digital white metallic/meta black

Specifications - EQA 250+
Drivetrain: single electric motor, front-wheel drive
Battery: 70.5 kWh (usable)
WLTP Combined* range: 311 - 346 miles
AC home charging time: 10 hours 45 minutes (at 7 kW)
DC charging time: 35 minutes (10-80% at up to 100 kW)
Max power/torque: 190 hp / 385 Nm
0-62 mph: 8.6 seconds
Top speed: 99 mph
Boot size - seats raised/lowered: 340 / 1,320 litres
OTR price: from £49,750
Price as tested: £57,810

Specifications - #1 Premium
Drivetrain: single electric motor, rear-wheel drive
Battery: Pro - 62 kWh (usable)
WLTP Combined* range: up to 273 miles
AC home charging time: 7 hours 30 minutes (at 7 kW)
DC charging time: 30 minutes (10-80% at up to 150 kW)
Max power/torque: 272 hp / 343 Nm
0-62 mph: 6.7 seconds
Top speed: 112 mph
Boot size - seats raised/lowered: 313 / 976 litres
OTR price: £38,950
Price as tested: £38,950

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Styling
4:37 - Spec showdown
6:56 - #1 interior
12:11 - EQA interior
16:20 - Practicality
16:55 - driving the smart #1
21:23 - driving the EQA
25:54 - car swap!
32:02 - Wrapping up
35:16 - The winner is...
36:25 - Further watching