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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Audi Q6 e-tron

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV both sit in the luxury electric SUV market, though they target different buyer profiles. The Audi Q6 e-tron belongs to the mid-size premium electric SUV segment built on Audi’s newer PPE platform. The Mercedes EQS SUV sits in the full-size luxury EV SUV class with three-row seating and a strong focus on comfort and interior technology. Buyers who want a modern premium SUV with balanced performance often consider the Audi. Buyers who prioritize maximum cabin luxury and large SUV space often look at the Mercedes.

Range figures show a small difference depending on variants. The Audi Q6 e-tron delivers up to about 339–391 miles WLTP depending on battery and powertrain configuration. The Mercedes EQS SUV reaches up to about 720 km WLTP in the EQS 450+ version due to its larger battery pack. Charging hardware differs as well. The Audi Q6 e-tron uses an 800-volt architecture with peak DC charging around 270 kW and a 10–80 percent charge time near 21 minutes. The Mercedes EQS SUV supports DC charging up to about 200 kW with a 10–80 percent charge time around 31 minutes.

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes EQS SUV

Price positioning separates the two EVs. The Audi Q6 e-tron sits in the lower luxury segment with pricing below large flagship SUVs. The Mercedes EQS SUV sits at the top of the electric SUV lineup with significantly higher pricing due to size, luxury equipment, and advanced cabin technology. Both models sell across major EV markets such as Europe, China, and North America. This comparison helps buyers decide between a mid-size premium electric SUV with faster charging and a larger flagship electric SUV focused on comfort and interior luxury.

Audi Q6 e-tron strengths include fast 800-volt charging capability, balanced size for daily driving, and competitive range efficiency, while limits include less interior space than full-size luxury SUVs and no third-row seating. Mercedes EQS SUV strengths include very large interior space with optional seven-seat layout, long WLTP driving range with a large battery, and high-end cabin technology, while limits include slower charging speed than some newer EV platforms and significantly higher purchase cost.

QUICK VERDICT; Choose the Audi Q6 e-tron if you want a mid-size luxury EV with faster charging and easier daily usability. Choose the Mercedes EQS SUV if interior space, flagship comfort, and luxury features rank higher.

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	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Audi Q6 e-tron

Price	$104,000.00 $63,000.00
Our Rating	6.2 6.3
Brand	MERCEDES AUDI
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

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

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, January 2024, March 18
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, January 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, April - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Available to order. Released 2024, May - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Country of origin	Germany Germany
Base Price	$ 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 $ 63,800 € 63,500 £ 60,000 - Audi Q6 e-tron € 68,800 - Audi Q6 e-tron performance $ 65,800 € 74,700 £ 69,000 - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro $ 72,900 € 93,800 £ 93,000 - Audi SQ6 e-tron

PERFORMANCE

Power	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 RWD 292 hp (215 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron RWD 326 hp (240 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance AWD 382 hp (285 kW) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro AWD 509 hp (380 kW) - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Torque	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 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) - Audi Q6 e-tron 485 Nm (358 lb-ft) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Audi Q6 e-tron 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) - Audi SQ6 e-tron
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.	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 6.3 sec 0-60 mph (7 sec 0-62 mph) - Audi Q6 e-tron 6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 4.9 sec 0-60 mph (5.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 4.1 sec 0-60 mph (4.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Max Speed	130 mph (210 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 130 mph (210 km/h) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 143 mph (230 km/h) - Audi SQ6 e-tron
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	118 kWh usable 75.8 kWh usable, 83 kWh total - Audi Q6 e-tron 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type)
Range	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 331 mi WLTP (321 mi EPA) - Audi Q6 e-tron 398 mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 388 mi WLTP (307 mi EPA) - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 372 mi WLTP (275 mi EPA) - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Consumption	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 259 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron 266 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron performance 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro 282 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Recuperation	5 modes, via shift paddles, up to 290 kW Yes, up to 220 kW
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 9.6 kW (USA only) Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 12.25 hours Type 2 22 kW Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Audi Q6 e-tron Type 2 11 kW - Audi Q6 e-tron performance Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 h - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 h - Audi SQ6 e-tron
DC Charging	CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 31 min 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 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

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5/7 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	EVA PPE
Dimensions	5125 x 1959 x 1718 mm (201.8 x 77.1 x 67.6 in) 4771 x 1939 x 1685 mm (187.8 x 76.3 x 66.3 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.29 Cd 0.3 Cd
Wheelbase	3210 mm (126.4 in) 2899 mm (114.1 in)
Weight	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 EU: 2200 kg unladen, 2740 kg gross - Audi Q6 e-tron EU: 2275 kg unladen, 2815 kg gross - Audi Q6 e-tron performance EU: 2400 kg unladen, 2940 kg gross - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro EU: 2425 kg unladen, 2965 kg gross - Audi SQ6 e-tron
Suspension	Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5˚ (optional 10˚) Front/rear 5-link
Wheels	R20, R21, R22 R18,R19,R20,R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 645 l, 2100 l max EU: 526 l, 1529 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No 64 l
Towing	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 EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked - Audi Q6 e-tron EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2000 kg braked - Audi Q6 e-tron performance EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2400 kg braked - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro EU: 750 kg unbraked, 2400 kg braked - Audi SQ6 e-tron

DISPLAYS

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

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats Heated and ventilated front seats, massage (unconfirmed)
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide Panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist plus
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Automotive OS
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	Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Driving Aids	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 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
Crash Tests	NCAP 2024: 5 stars