Audi S5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,605

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

S5 Premium AWD vs EQE EQE 320+ RWD
Measure	S5	EQE	Winner
MSRP + destination	$64,595	$66,200	S5
Horsepower	362 hp	315 hp	S5
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	22.6 cu ft	10.9 cu ft	S5
Cargo, seats up	23.0 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	S5
Rear legroom	36.1 in	40.6 in	EQE
Front legroom	41.0 in	41.7 in	EQE
Length	190.3 in	191.9 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	77.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,288 lb to 4,464 lb	5,368 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.5 in	N/A
0-60 mph	4.3 s tested	5.8 s tested	S5
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
S5 Premium AWD $63,300	EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950	$1,650
EQE EQE 320+ RWD $64,950	S5 Premium Plus AWD $66,200	$1,250

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

EQE costs $4,024 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: S5 wins.

EQE wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.