Audi e-tron S vs Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV
Overview
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Plus | EQE 500 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | electric | electric |
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $88,200 (best) | $89,500 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 73 MPGe | 81 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | 208 mi | 264 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | 95 kWh (best) | 90 kWh |
| 240V charge time | 10 hr (best) | 11.5 hr |
Performance
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 496 hp (best) | 402 hp |
| Torque | 717 lb-ft (best) | 633 lb-ft |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 56.4 cu ft (best) | 55 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 3,300 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,014 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 6,074 lbs | 5,681 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.1 in | 119.3 in (best) |
| Length | 193 in (best) | 192.1 in |
| Width | 77.8 in (best) | 76.4 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 65.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi e-tron SPremium Plus | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUVEQE 500 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi e-tron S | Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Plus $88,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | EQE 500 4MATIC $89,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Prestige $95,300 MSRP | — |