Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,195

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

RS 3 Base Style AWD vs EQE EQE 320+ RWD
Measure	RS 3	EQE	Winner
MSRP + destination	$67,395	$66,200	About the same
Horsepower	394 hp	315 hp	RS 3
Torque	369 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	8.3 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	EQE
Cargo, seats up	N/A	18.4 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	35.1 in	40.6 in	EQE
Front legroom	41.2 in	41.7 in	EQE
Length	178.8 in	191.9 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	77.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,627 lb	5,368 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.5 in	N/A
0-60 mph	3.6 s tested	5.8 s tested	RS 3
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
RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100	EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950	$1,150
EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950	RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100	$1,150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

EQE costs $6,824 less over 6 years.

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

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: EQE wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.