Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,195

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

A8 L 55 TFSI AWD vs EQS EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
Measure	A8	EQS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$96,395	$91,200	EQS
Horsepower	335 hp	355 hp	EQS
Torque	369 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG or MPGe	22 mpg	79 MPGe to 93 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	$1,745	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	300 mi to 371 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	12.5 cu ft	74.0 cu ft	EQS
Cargo, seats up	12.5 cu ft	15.5 cu ft	EQS
Rear legroom	44.3 in	40.0 in	A8
Front legroom	41.5 in	40.6 in	A8
Length	208.7 in	201.9 in	Not scored
Width	76.6 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,475 lb to 4,773 lb	5,864 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	7.5 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.6 s tested	N/A	N/A
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100	EQS 450+ RWD $99,900	$4,800
EQS EQS 400 4MATIC SUV $89,950	A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100	$5,150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: EQS wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.