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Audi A3 Sportback vs Mercedes EQE comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 57,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Mercedes EQE?
Audi A3 Sportback vs Mercedes EQE: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A3 Sportback is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQE costs 57,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,588 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 691 km, about 550 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
EQE
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQE offers noticeably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A3 Sportback takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE delivers substantially more torque with 950 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 1,015 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQE offers slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes EQE is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Mercedes EQE
Audi A3 Sportback
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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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Mercedes EQE
The Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Mercedes EQE
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
502 - 691 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
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Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,961 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
545 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
265 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
550 - 950 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
195 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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