Audi A6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Audi A6 e-tron leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Liftback
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
Audi A6 e-tron is cheaper by $23,250
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+83 mi· 27%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 32%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 35%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 14%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.7 s faster· 12%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row16.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 38%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Performance | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | 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 | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | version not named |
| Top speed | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
10095Charging
10057Performance
no data72Practicality
7465
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Premium
- $66,700
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
- $89,950
- EQS 550 4MATIC SUV
- $112,450
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 83 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 SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Audi A6 e-tron
- version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW)
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ahead by
- $23,250
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 31 sources
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