Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on range (EPA). The Audi Q4 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
53/100#45 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 Q4 e-tron is cheaper by $39,350
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q4 e-tronAudi Q4 e-tronEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+24 mi· 8%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.2 cu ft· 14%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.4 s faster· 6%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q4 e-tronMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
9195Charging
5957Performance
6272Practicality
7465
How much is each in the US?
- Premium 45 e-tron
- $50,600
- Premium 55 e-tron quattro
- $56,000
- 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?
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVEQS SUV
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 288 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 24 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 5.9 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Audi Q4 e-tronQ4 e-tron
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Ahead by
- $39,350
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Where the numbers come from
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