Audi e-tron GT vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

The Audi e-tron GT starts from $209,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS opens at $209,900. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $230,890 and $230,890 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Audi e-tron GT and Mercedes-Benz EQS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi e-tron GT and 96% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 8 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Audi e-tron GT and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

The Audi e-tron GT features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and Burmester audio that the Audi e-tron GT does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi e-tron GT runs a pure electric powertrain producing 435kW and 740Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS counters with its electric setup making 245kW and 568Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds.

The Audi e-tron GT has the clear power advantage at 435kW vs 245kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi e-tron GT is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 105kWh (Audi e-tron GT) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS), giving WLTP ranges of 559km and 708km. DC fast charging peaks at 320kW (Audi e-tron GT) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS).

The Audi e-tron GT measures 4,989mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 227mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS at 5,216mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 405L in the Audi e-tron GT and 610L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS a 205L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Audi e-tron GT) vs 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQS). Both match on warranty length.