Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 62
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
20 of 27 standard · 5 optional · 2 no dataFrom
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 185kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 511L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 62
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$97,935RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's standard kit: at least $103,635 (2 options priced only inside packages; 2 with no data, not charged)
4 added options
- Head-Up Display: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Premium package (option code WA7)
- Ventilated Front Seats: $2,100
- Panoramic Roof: $3,600
$225,900RRP
- with the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's standard kit: $225,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron Sportback
$97,935
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$110,548 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $488 a week in repayments ($110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
$225,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron starts $127,965 lower on RRP.
Matching the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's standard equipment means adding at least $5,700 in options to the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Finance
≈$488/wk(≈$2,115/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at $110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 8 on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 225kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 225kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
108.4kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a 12.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron stands out with Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV offers nappa leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 4-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
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Drivetrain
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron uses a Electric producing 185kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV responds with a Electric making 265kW and 800Nm, paired to a 1 spd auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 83kWh (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 107.8kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV), giving WLTP ranges of 493km and 609km. DC fast charging peaks at 225kW (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) vs 200kW (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron measures 4,771mm long on a 2,899mm wheelbase, 354mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at 5,125mm (3,210mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a 134L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.6 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: the lower starting price ($97,935 against $225,900).
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: more power (265kW against 185kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (645L against 511L).
The Verdict
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores higher, 71 vs 62
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron scores 71 to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV's 62 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron ahead by 17 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV ahead by 17 points). Boot space with the seats up: 511L in the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, 645L in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Ways to buy
For the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron.
Finance
≈$488/wk(≈$2,115/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron at $110,548 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tronDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is the cheapest at $97,935 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV by $127,965.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the most range at 698km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 225kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). We hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the largest boot at 645L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV makes the most power at 265kW. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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