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Mercedes EQS SUV vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or Audi A4 Avant?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • visibly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A4 Avant

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately 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

EQS SUV

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,730 £.

A4 Avant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers visibly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 188 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is noticeably faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS SUV tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers noticeably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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 A4 Avant is considerably lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more boot space – 645 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 605 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is slightly 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Mercedes EQS SUV
Audi A4 Avant

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Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Mercedes EQS SUV
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
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