Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes EQS SUV

	Audi Q6 e-tron Mercedes EQS SUV

Price	$75,000.00 $148,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.2
Brand	AUDI MERCEDES
Category	EV EV

MODEL

Models

Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Audi SQ6 e-tron
Audi Q6 e-tron
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Mercedes EQS SUV 450+
Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC
Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, March 18 - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 2024, March 18 - Audi SQ6 e-tron 2024, March 18 - Audi Q6 e-tron 2024, September 11 - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 2024, January
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, April - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Available to order. Released 2024, May - Audi SQ6 e-tron Available to order. Released 2024, September - Audi Q6 e-tron Available to order. Released 2024, August - Audi Q6 e-tron performance Available to order. Released 2024, January
Base Price	€ 74,700 £ 69,000 - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro € 93,800 £ 93,000 - Audi SQ6 e-tron € 63,500 £ 60,000 - Audi Q6 e-tron € 68,800 - Audi Q6 e-tron performance $ 104,400 € 110,800 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ $ 107,400 € 114,600 £ 129,500 - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC € 124,550 - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC € 148,000 - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

PERFROMACE

Power	AWD 387 hp (285 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro AWD 517 hp (380 kW) - Audi SQ6 e-tron RWD 292 hp (215 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron RWD 326 hp (240 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance RWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ AWD 355 hp (265 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC AWD 449 hp (330 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC AWD 536 hp (400 kW) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Torque	332 lb-ft (450 Nm) - Audi Q6 e-tron 358 lb-ft (485 Nm) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 568 Nm (419 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 828 Nm (611 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 858 Nm (633 lb-ft) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 4.3 sec 0-62 mph - Audi SQ6 e-tron 7 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 e-tron 6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5.9 sec 0-60 mph (6.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Max Speed	130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 143 mph (230 km/h) - Audi SQ6 e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 130 mph (210 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi SQ6 e-tron 75.8 kWh usable, 83 kWh total - Audi Q6 e-tron 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total 118 kWh usable
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Range	388 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 372 mi WLTP - Audi SQ6 e-tron 331 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron 398 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 441 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 409 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 408 mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Consumption	274 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 282 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi SQ6 e-tron 259 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron 266 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 307 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 332 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Recuperation	Yes, up to 220 kW - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Yes, up to 220 kW - Audi SQ6 e-tron Yes - Audi Q6 e-tron Yes - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 5 modes, via shift paddles - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC 5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Type 2 11 kW - Audi SQ6 e-tron Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Audi Q6 e-tron Type 2 11 kW - Audi Q6 e-tron performance Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only) Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging	CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi SQ6 e-tron CCS 225 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min - Audi Q6 e-tron CCS 260 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min - Audi Q6 e-tron performance CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform	PPE EVA
Dimensions	4771 x 1939 x 1685 mm (187.8 x 76.3 x 66.3 in) 5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.29 Cd
Wheelbase	2899 mm (114.1 in) 3210 mm (126.4 in)
Weight	EU: 5291 lb unladen, 6482 lb gross - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro EU: 5346 lb unladen, 6537 lb gross - Audi SQ6 e-tron EU: 4850 lb unladen, 6041 lb gross - Audi Q6 e-tron EU: 5016 lb unladen, 6206 lb gross - Audi Q6 e-tron performance EU: 2730 kg unladen, 3300 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 2840 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 2845 kg unladen, 3410 kg gross - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC
Suspension	Front/rear 5-link Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚)
Wheels	R18,R19,R20,R21 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 18.6 ft³, 54.0 ft³ max - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro EU: 18.2 ft³, 53.6 ft³ max - Audi SQ6 e-tron EU: 18.6 ft³, 54.0 ft³ max - Audi Q6 e-tron EU: 18.6 ft³, 54.0 ft³ max - Audi Q6 e-tron performance EU: 645 l, 2100 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	2.3 ft³ No
Towing	EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 5291 lb braked - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 5291 lb braked - Audi SQ6 e-tron EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4409 lb braked - Audi Q6 e-tron EU: 1653 lb unbraked, 4409 lb braked - Audi Q6 e-tron performance EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450+ EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Mercedes EQS SUV 580 4MATIC

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.5" touchscreen 12.8" or 17.7" touchscreen
Driver's Display	11.9" 12.3"
Head-Up	Yes, with augmented reality Yes, with augmented reality
Others	10.9" front passenger display 12.3" passenger display 11.6" rear passenger display Rear comfort armrest with detachable tablet

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats, massage (unconfirmed) Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist plus Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Connectivity	Android Automotive OS Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close THERMOTRONIC automatic air conditioning with 4 climate zones (5-seater), 5 climate zones (7-seater)

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags

Driving Aids

Radars, cameras, 12 sensors. Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist LIDAR, Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function