Audi e-tron GT vs Mercedes EQS SUV – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 e-tron GT has the slight advantage in terms of price – starting at 93300 £, while the Mercedes EQS SUV starts at 95000 £. That’s a price difference of about 1630 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi e-tron GT: with 17.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly any more efficient than the Mercedes EQS SUV with 19.60 kWh. That’s roughly 1.70 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the Mercedes EQS SUV performs a bit better – offering up to 695 km, roughly 78 km more than the Audi e-tron GT.

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 performance, the Audi e-tron GT clearly takes the lead – with 843 HP compared to 658 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 185 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi e-tron GT is decisively faster – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.40 s. That makes it around 1.50 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Audi e-tron GT is slightly ahead – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS SUV tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is roughly 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi e-tron GT pulls minimal stronger, offering 1027 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes EQS SUV offers somewhat more seating – 5 vs 4.

The Audi e-tron GT is slightly lighter – 2355 kg compared to 2695 kg. The weight difference is around 340 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV takes the lead – 645 L compared to 405 L. That’s around 240 L difference.

Payload capacity also favors the Mercedes EQS SUV a bit – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. The difference is roughly 85 kg.

Our verdict: The Audi e-tron GT takes the lead with a more balanced package and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi e-tron GT is the better all-rounder in this comparison.