Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC vs Audi e-tron 55 quattro
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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 Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) for as low as €32890, while the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) begins at €25390.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2023 | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €32890 | €25390 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) 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 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 357 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 432 km | 441 km |
| Range (GCC) | 364 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 85 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 80 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22 kWh/100 km | 24.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.55 km/kWh | 4.03 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) 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.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 112 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 402 hp |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | 664 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) 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 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4762 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2096 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1884 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2873 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2022) 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 55 quattro (2019-2022), but the Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC (2019-2023) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1800 kg).
| Property | Mercedes EQC 400 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 55 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2495 kg | 2565 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 500 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1460 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 7.7 |
