Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$805
- A6: 47 hp more, 2.6 cu ft more cargo.
- EQE: $939 a year less on energy, 11 lb-ft more torque.
- A6 wins 3 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A6 | EQE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,395 | $66,200 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 315 hp | A6 |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 417 lb-ft | EQE |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 94 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $731 | EQE |
| EV range | N/A | 308 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.5 cu ft | 10.9 cu ft | A6 |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 18.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 40.6 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 196.8 in | 191.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 77.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 5,368 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 s tested | 5.8 s tested | A6 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A6 Premium TFSI AWD $64,100 | EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950 | $850 |
| EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950 | A6 Premium Plus TFSI AWD $64,100 | $850 |
Cost to run
EQE costs $4,824 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A6 | EQE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,395 | $66,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $731 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $4,389 |
| Total, 6 years | $75,412 | $70,589 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EQE wins.
A6 wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | EQE | 56% |
| Power | A6 | 13% |
| Space | A6 | 19% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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