Audi A6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on range (EPA) and power. The Audi A6 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge.
Wagon
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
No US price yet
88/100#5 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 EQS 500 4MATIC Sedan
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
90/100#4 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronEQSMercedes-Benz EQS
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+48 mi· 12%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 22%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+160 kW· 59%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 25%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s faster· 17%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3 kWh/100 mi faster· 10%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz EQS |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: e-tron | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | version: EQS 450+ | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | version: 580 4MATIC | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | version: Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC (05/22 - 04/23) |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronMercedes-Benz EQS
Range
100100Charging
8374Performance
60no dataPracticality
7389
How much is each in the US?
Audi A6 e-tron
No US price yet
- 450+ Sedan
- $99,900
- 2026 450 4MATIC Sedan (OEM page)
- $102,900
- 450 4MATIC Sedan
- $102,900
- 2027 500 4MATIC Sedan
- $104,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz EQSEQS
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 48 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Ahead by
- 160 kW
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Compare with others
Audi A6 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 38 sources
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