Audi S6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,855
- S6: $1,855 cheaper, 156 hp more.
- EQE: 45.5 cu ft more cargo, 3.2 in more rear legroom.
- S6 wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | S6 | EQE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $77,195 | $79,050 | S6 |
| Horsepower | 444 hp | 288 hp | S6 |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 417 lb-ft | S6 |
| MPG or MPGe | 22 mpg | 93 MPGe to 94 MPGe | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $1,745 | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | N/A | 302 mi to 308 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 59.2 cu ft | EQE |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | EQE |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 40.6 in | EQE |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.0 in | 192.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 77.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,486 lb | 5,368 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 7.1 s estimate | S6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| S6 Premium AWD $75,900 | EQE 350 4MATIC $77,900 | $2,000 |
| EQE 350+ RWD $77,900 | S6 Premium AWD $75,900 | $2,000 |
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 | S6 | EQE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $77,195 | $79,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $87,668 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: EQE wins.
S6 wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S6 | 2% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | S6 | 35% |
| Space | EQE | 77% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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