Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC vs Audi e-tron 50 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 Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) for as low as €23900, while the Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2023 | 2019-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €23900 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
The Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 459 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 616 km | 341 km |
| Range (GCC) | 473 km | 272 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 120 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 108.4 kWh | 64.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 22.9 kWh/100 km | 23.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.36 km/kWh | 4.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 3.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) maxes out at 120 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 207 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.1 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 265 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 355 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
The Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022).
The Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5125 mm | 4901 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2157 mm | 2192 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1959 mm | 1935 mm |
| Height | 1718 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron 50 quattro (2019-2022) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQS SUV 450 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 50 quattro (2019-2022), but the Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC (2022-2023) doesn’t have one.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1800 kg).
| Property | Mercedes EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | Audi e-tron 50 quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2805 kg | 2445 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 645 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2100 l | 1725 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
