Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

The Audi Q4 e-tron starts from $84,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB opens at $84,900. 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 $93,390 and $93,390 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 Q4 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQB hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Audi Q4 e-tron and 95% for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q4 e-tron packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Audi Q4 e-tron adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz EQB misses.

The Audi Q4 e-tron features a 11.6-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q4 e-tron stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Mercedes-Benz EQB counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q4 e-tron runs a pure electric powertrain producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB counters with its electric setup making 140kW and 375Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Audi Q4 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q4 e-tron is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 66.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 524km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Audi Q4 e-tron) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

The Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4,588mm long on a 2,764mm wheelbase, 96mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQB generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Audi Q4 e-tron and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Audi Q4 e-tron a 25L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg 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 Q4 e-tron) vs 5 years (Mercedes-Benz EQB). Both match on warranty length.