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General Info
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $65900. The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $28999 on the used car market.
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) is a Sedan, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) is a Liftback.
Property
Mercedes EQS 450+
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD
Years of Production
2021-2024 Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany, India Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Market Availability
USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
- Price USA (New)
$65900 Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
$28999 Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
7 GCC Score
7.3 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…).
Property
Mercedes EQS 450+
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD
Range (EPA)
350 mi Range (EPA)
392 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
485 mi Range (WLTP)
390 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
365 mi Range (GCC)
338 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
120 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
83 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
108.4 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
75.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
29.7 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
22.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.37 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.46 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
8.7 Range and Efficiency Score
10 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 225 kW, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) maxes out at 207 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 9.6 kW.
Property
Mercedes EQS 450+
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD
Max Charging Power (AC)
9.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
9.6 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
207 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
225 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
800 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 1 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
7.1 Charging Score
7.6 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) has more power, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
Property
Mercedes EQS 450+
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
1 motor: PMSM Motor Type
1 motor: PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
245 kW Motor Power (kW)
240 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
329 hp Motor Power (hp)
322 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
419 lb-ft Motor Torque
321 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
5.9 s 0-60 mph
5.7 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
130 mph Top Speed
130 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
5.3 Performance Score
5 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…).
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Mercedes EQS 450+
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron RWD
Length
205.4 in Length
194 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
83.7 in Width (with Mirrors)
84.1 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
75.8 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
75.7 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
59.5 in Height
57.3 in Height
Wheelbase
126.4 in Wheelbase
116.1 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…), but the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQS 450+ (2021-2024) is not officially rated for towing in the US.