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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Mercedes A Class?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,146 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 507 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

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 Mercedes A Class offers somewhat more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers visibly more boot space – 535 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries barely more – 515 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands well ahead of its rival 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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Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 592 km
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Audi Q4 e-tron

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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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