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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Mercedes EQS?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQS

  • markedly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

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 Q4 e-tron is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers visibly more range – reaching up to 816 km, about 262 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

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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 EQS offers markedly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers clearly more torque with 858 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q4 e-tron is visibly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,545 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS offers slightly more boot space – 610 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 280 L more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is far ahead overall 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 £93,900
EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 790 - 816 km
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Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
93,900 - 123,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
790 - 816 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
118 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,545 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
4,588 mm
Length
5,223 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Height
1,512 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
550 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
360 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
568 - 858 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
265 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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