Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQE SUV 300 vs Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) has a starting price of €83478, compared to the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…), which starts at €54950.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, China | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €83478 | €54950 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €58220 | €42790 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…).
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 587 km | 562 km |
| Range (GCC) | 474 km | 453 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90.6 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.23 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.3 | 7.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 135 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 180 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 241 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 550 Nm | 545 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4863 mm | 4588 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2141 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1940 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1614 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3030 mm | 2764 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQE SUV 300 (2023-…).
| Property | Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2440 kg | 2145 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 520 l | 535 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1675 l | 1460 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 6.5 |
