Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz EQE? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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Mercedes-Benz EQEMercedes-Benz EQE
SpecAudi A8Mercedes-Benz EQE
Horsepower (max)563 hp617 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.5 s
Top speed250 km/h240 km/h
Variants26
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanElectric sedan / SUV
GenerationD5 LCIV295 / X294
Production2022 – present2022 – present
Length5,191 mm4,946 mm
Width1,945 mm1,961 mm
Height1,473 mm1,512 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm3,120 mm

Audi A8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz EQE faster?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Audi A8's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE makes more power: 617 hp (460 kW) versus 563 hp (420 kW) for the Audi A8.
Is the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz EQE faster on top speed?
The Audi A8 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 149 mph (240 km/h) for the Mercedes-Benz EQE.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE is a electric sedan / suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.