Head-to-head
Mercedes EQB vs Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron starts $4,200 (5%) below the Mercedes EQB. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Mercedes EQB
Mercedes-Benz's seven-seat option in the EQ range — the EQB shares its body and platform with the GLB. The third row is best for small children but the format gives Mercedes shoppers a 7-seat EV that isn't EQE-SUV money.
- From
- $89,100
- Range
- 423 km
- Battery
- 70.5 kWh
Option B · SUV
Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi's mid-size electric SUV shares VW Group's MEB platform with the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, dressed in Audi's premium finish. The 45 RWD is the Australian volume seller.
- From
- $84,900
- Range
- 540 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Mercedes EQB and Audi Q4 e-tron, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron goes 117 km further on a charge (540 vs 423 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron carries a 11.5 kWh larger battery (82 vs 70.5 kWh).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron accepts 35 kW more DC peak charging (135 vs 100 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Boot · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron swallows 55 L more cargo with the rear seats up (520 vs 465 L).
- 5
Price · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron undercuts the Mercedes EQB by $4,200 (5%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Mercedes EQB wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6.2s vs 6.7s)
Where the Audi Q4 e-tron wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $4,200
- ▸ 117 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (135 kW vs 100 kW)
Mercedes EQB
What we like
- ✓ Optional 7-seat configuration
- ✓ Premium Mercedes cabin and brand cachet
- ✓ Established dealer network
What we don't
- ✕ Third-row space tight for adults
- ✕ Range under 450 km WLTP lags segment
- ✕ Inherited ANCAP rating from older GLB testing
Audi Q4 e-tron
What we like
- ✓ Strong 540 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin materials and finish
- ✓ 5-star ANCAP rating
What we don't
- ✕ Premium over the mechanically related VW ID.4
- ✕ DC charging peak (135 kW) trails newer rivals
- ✕ Audi-tax escalates quickly with options
Frequently asked: Mercedes EQB vs Audi Q4 e-tron
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Mercedes EQB or the Audi Q4 e-tron?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $84,900 versus $89,100 for the Mercedes EQB, a $4,200 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 540 km, 117 km further than the Mercedes EQB's 423 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron accepts a peak DC charging rate of 135 kW versus 100 kW for the Mercedes EQB. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Mercedes EQB does 0–100 km/h in 6.2 seconds — 0.5 s quicker than the Audi Q4 e-tron's 6.7 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Audi Q4 e-tron better value than the Mercedes EQB?
- On paper the Audi Q4 e-tron is $4,200 cheaper AND beats the Mercedes EQB on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQB
if…
- ✓ you match the profile: premium small-family buyers
Choose the
Audi Q4 e-tron
if…
- ✓ you want to save $4,200 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (117 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.