Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.9 seconds, compared with 8.6 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the higher listed output at 218 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is rated at 190 hp, a difference of 28 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ at 385 Nm and 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring at 337 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ carries the longer listed range at 528 km, against 451 km for 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring. 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ has the lower recorded consumption at 15.7 kWh/100km; 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is listed at 15.8 kWh/100km. 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 147 kW, compared with 100 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Subaru Solterra Touring provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 441 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 101 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 750 kg. 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring is 227 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Subaru Solterra Touring has the lower listed starting price at $46,295, compared with $50,600 for 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. 2025 Subaru Solterra Touring leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.