Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

How does the Audi A6 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz EQS? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A6Audi A6
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Mercedes-Benz EQSMercedes-Benz EQS
SpecAudi A6Mercedes-Benz EQS
Horsepower (max)630 hp658 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s4.1 s
Top speed305 km/h250 km/h
Variants33
Body styleMid-size sedan / estate / EVElectric flagship sedan / SUV
GenerationC9 / e-tronV297 / X296
Production2019 – present2021 – present
Length4,939 mm5,216 mm
Width1,886 mm1,926 mm
Height1,457 mm1,512 mm
Wheelbase2,924 mm3,210 mm

Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS: common questions

Is the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz EQS faster?
The Audi A6 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the Mercedes-Benz EQS's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A6 or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS makes more power: 658 hp (491 kW) versus 630 hp (470 kW) for the Audi A6.
Is the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz EQS faster on top speed?
The Audi A6 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
What is the main difference between the Audi A6 and the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Audi A6 is a mid-size sedan / estate / ev, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a electric flagship sedan / suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.