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The baby electric crossover, which goes on sale in Europe this spring, will start at €47,541($57,562) in Germany, before incentives. The EQA is being considered for the U.S., Mercedes-Benz USA sales chief Adam Chamberlain said. “There’s an opportunity for the [crossover] in the U.S.,” he said. “If a brand is serious about taking a hold in the market … then you need both top-end cars and something on the more affordable end.” The EV, based on the gasoline-powered GLA, will have a driving range of 265 miles under the WLTP test standard. The EQA 250 is rated at 140 kilowatts, or 190 hp, and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds. Variants with all-wheel drive, higher output and longer ranges will follow.