Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs LDV D90
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Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

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2020 price

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LDV D90

$14,800 - $26,880

2020 price

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Summary

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

2020 LDV D90

By Matt Campbell

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Diesel

Electric range

417 km

9.1L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

21.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

80.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Luxury unparalleled in the EV space… for now
A practical and pleasant commuter
Impressive equipment levels

Makes more sense as a diesel
People-mover practicality
Affordable

Dislikes

Ride can be wobbly
Real world range reliant on conditions
Recharging speed limited

Terrible software
Cheap interior
A bit unwieldy to drive

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class Summary

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has been on sale in Australia for a little while now, and aside from the local launch event we haven’t had a chance to spend any quality time with the brand’s first fully electric SUV. Until now.

The EQC 400, as it’s officially known, is the German luxury maker’s first foray into the full-EV landscape, and could arguably be seen as the first true luxury electric SUV on sale in Australia. I mean, yeah, there’s the Jaguar i-Pace, but it has a more premium-sporting intent than the EQC, and the Tesla Model X isn’t aimed at a luxury customer, more so a technologically-minded buyer.

So what’s the Merc EQC like to actually live with? We drove it for a week to find out.

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2020 LDV D90 Summary

It’s pretty hard to miss the LDV D90.

Mainly because it is gigantic; it's one of the biggest SUVs you can buy. In fact, I’d say what’s drawn you to this review is maybe you’ve seen one of these behemoths trucking past, and you’re wondering what the LDV badge is all about and how this relatively unknown SUV stands up against popular rivals and other notable newcomers.

To get one confusing thing out of the way, LDV once stood for Leyland DAF Vans, a now-defunct British company which has been brought back to life by none other than China’s SAIC Motor – yes, the same one which also resurrected MG.

So, is this MG big brother worth looking into? We took the recently released diesel version of the D90 on test for a week to seek some answers…

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class 2020 LDV D90

Verdict

When I was telling my colleagues about the Mercedes-Benz EQC my summary was, basically, it’s the best electric luxury car I’ve driven.

It’s plusher than a Jaguar i-Pace, more polished than a Tesla Model X - indeed, it feels like a different kind of electric car to both of those models. It’s an impressive foray into the segment, and we can’t wait for the chance to put it against some like-minded electric European luxury SUVs at some point in the future.

Verdict

Looking for a cheap, powerful diesel SUV with huge cabin space and a humane third row for adults? The D90 is a really sound offering, especially considering the price of entry for this top-spec diesel which should resonate with Aussies a bit better than the petrol version.

It has plenty of issues that could be ironed out, but they’re all so small and not sale-breaking it’s almost annoying how much better the D90 could be with just a little work. Rivals should be looking over their shoulder for what comes next.

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs LDV D90 What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class vs LDV D90
What's the difference?