USA EV Comparison: Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC vs Audi e-tron S
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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 S (2020-2022) for as low as $38888, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) was never offered for sale in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2023 | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $38888 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 208 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 268 mi | 232 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 226 mi | 196 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 85 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 35.4 kWh/100 mi | 44.1 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.83 mi/kWh | 2.27 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 3.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) maxes out at 112 kW.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is limited to 9.6 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 9.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 112 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 561 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.3 s |
| Top Speed | 112 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 5.7 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.5 in | 193 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.5 in | 86.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74.2 in | 77.8 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 64.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 115.3 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) 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 e-tron S (2020-2022), but the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has a towing capacity of up to 4000 lb, whereas the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5500 lb | 6074 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 17.7 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 51.6 ft3 | 58.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.8 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 4000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 7.7 |
