Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on 0–60 mph.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
No US price yet
65/100#55 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#20 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronEQS SUVMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+40 mi· 15%
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+30 kW· 18%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.7 cu ft· 13%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s faster· 8%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version not named |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | no data |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronMercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Range
8090Charging
3545Performance
no data74Practicality
8189
How much is each in the US?
Audi Q8 e-tron
No US price yet
- 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 Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 40 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 31 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- 200 kW
- Ahead by
- 30 kW
Where next
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
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Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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