USA EV Comparison: Audi e-tron 55 quattro vs Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) for as low as $18500, while the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Years of Production 2019-2022 2022-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $18500 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.4 7

Range and Efficiency

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022).

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Range (EPA) 222 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 274 mi 383 mi
Range (GCC) 217 mi 306 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 95 kWh 120 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 86.5 kWh 108.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 39.9 kWh/100 mi 35.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.51 mi/kWh 2.82 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 4.1 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 155 kW 207 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.8 7.1

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 330 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 443 hp
Motor Torque 490 lb-ft 611 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.5 s 5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 5.6 6.2

Dimensions

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022).

The Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Length 193 in 201.8 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.3 in 84.9 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.2 in 77.1 in
Height 63.6 in 67.6 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 126.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022), but the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.

The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 4000 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Audi e-tron 55 quattro Mercedes EQS SUV 500 4MATIC
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 5754 lb - Curb Weight
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 23.3 ft3 22.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 60.9 ft3 74.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.8 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 4000 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 8.4
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