Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes EQA: verdict and specifications
While the EQA has it merits, the Q4 e-tron takes the spot in this test thanks to its spacious interior, styling, greater efficiency and range
1st: Audi Q4 e-tron – 4.5 stars
Audi knocked it out of the park with the Q4 e-tron. Not only is it the best of these two electric SUVs, it’s one of the best electric cars on the market right now. Audi has utilised all the advantages afforded to it from the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, and given the Q4 e-tron a wonderfully spacious cabin and lots of boot space. Plus, it has a longer range and is more efficient than the EQA.
2nd: Mercedes EQA – 4.0 stars
The EQA narrowly loses out on first place in this fight, not because it's sub-par, but due to how well Audi did putting together its own entry-level electric SUV. The EQA still offers plenty of standard equipment and tech, and boasts a premium-feeling interior, too. But it is let down by its range, and the reduced practicality compared to both the Audi and the GLA it’s based on.
Specifications
|
Car |
Audi Q4 e-tron 40 Sport |
Mercedes EQA 250 Sport |
|---|---|---|
|
List price/total as tested |
£44,275/£52,685 |
£44,495/£47,535 |
|
Engine |
Single electric motor + lithium-ion battery |
Single electric motor + lithium-ion battery |
|
Transmission |
Single-speed auto / rear-wheel drive |
Single-speed auto / front-wheel drive |
|
Battery capacity (total/usable) |
82 / 76.6 kWh |
66.5 / 66.5 kWh |
|
Power / torque |
201bhp / 310Nm |
187bhp / 375Nm |
|
0-60mph |
8.5s |
8.9s |
|
Top speed |
99mph |
99mph |
|
Charge time (wallbox/rapid) |
11hrs 30mins / 38mins |
10hrs 45mins / 37mins |
|
Claimed / predicted range |
316 / 260 miles |
263 / 206 miles |
|
BiK rate / total for 20% taxpayer |
1% / £90 |
1% / £89 |
|
Length / width / height / wheelbase |
4,588 / 1,865 / 1,632 / 2,764mm |
4,463 / 1,834 / 1,620 / 2,729mm |
|
Boot capacity (seats up/down) |
520 / 1,490 litres |
451 / 1,405 litres |
