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Audi A7 vs Mercedes C-Class EQ comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 489 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 58,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes C-Class EQ?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes C-Class EQ: Key differences

Audi A7

  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class EQ costs 58,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,010 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers considerably more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 685 km more than the Audi A7.

C-Class EQ

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes C-Class EQ takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes C-Class EQ offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more boot space – 535 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class EQ 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.

from £58,000
C-Class EQ

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 489 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 706 - 753 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,892 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
489 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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