Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,295
- RS 3: 0.6 in more front legroom.
- EQE SUV: 50.9 cu ft more cargo, 5.5 in more rear legroom.
- EQE SUV wins 2 of 6 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | RS 3 | EQE SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $67,395 | $66,100 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 394 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | N/A | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | 59.2 cu ft | EQE SUV |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 18.4 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 40.6 in | EQE SUV |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | RS 3 |
| Length | 178.8 in | 192.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100 | EQE SUV 320+ RWD $64,950 | $1,150 |
| EQE SUV 320+ RWD $64,950 | RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100 | $1,150 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RS 3 | EQE SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $67,395 | $66,100 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $77,412 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EQE SUV wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | EQE SUV | 86% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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