Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Audi Q4 E-Tron
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Mercedes-Benz EQE

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2024 price

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Audi Q4 E-Tron

$64,990 - $114,990

2025 price

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Summary

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron

By Emily Agar

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

0.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L

Fuel Type

Electric

Fuel Efficiency

0.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Shiny tech that's easy to use
Interior styling is gorgeous
Superb ride and handling

Interior packaging and design
Efficient yet powerful EV drivetrains
Easy and enjoyable driveability

Dislikes

Hit or miss exterior styling
Headspace in rear seat isn't as good as front
Expensive ongoing costs

No spare wheel
Needs single-pedal driving/braking
Base equipment levels a bit stingy

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE Summary

Mercedes-Benz has released an all-electric sedan which is the equivalent of its iconic E-Class.

It has the looks and technology to rival any EV on the market but what about the practicality for a family? Will this be the luxury electric sedan families have been hoping for?

I've been driving it for a week with my little family of three to find out.

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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Summary

Here’s a fun fact.

Audi has only ever offered two rear-wheel drive (RWD) production cars in its entire 116-year history… the spectacular R8 supercar and the electrifying e-tron GT.

Now there’s this, the Q4 e-tron – a small-ish medium-sized SUV electric vehicle (EV), and Audi’s overdue response to the BMW iX1 and iX2, Polestar 4, Volvo EX40, Mercedes EQA and, of course, the Tesla Model Y.

Overdue? It’s been in production since March, 2021, making it very, very late to Australia.

But, you know what? You might be very glad the local team waited, because this MY25 update might be the premium medium electric SUV to buy right now.

To find out, read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron

Verdict

The Mercedes-Benz EQE350 4Matic is an electric sedan that will comfortably house your family. My son really liked this one, the ambient lighting in particular!

It has enough power to satisfy the drivers out there and a driving range that will make you feel at ease. But the boot is small and this car will suit families whose kids are out of the pram stage best. I really like the safety and standard features on the EQE but the ongoing costs are a bit expensive for an EV.

Verdict

Audi is famous for sticking doggedly to front-wheel drive and quattro AWD, but clearly, when it puts its mind to it, the few RWD machines it has produced over its 116 years have been exceptional.

While not as exciting as the R8 or as supersonic as the e-tron GT, the Q4 e-tron is an impressive machine. Thoroughly engineered and thoughtfully designed to be a friendly, refined, comfortable, safe and capable family SUV, it deserves to be on your shortlist.

With a couple of choice option packages, the base 45 seems remarkably complete, but there’s plenty to enjoy in the hot-shot 55 quattro as well. Either way, Audi seems to be on a winner.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Audi Q4 E-Tron What's the difference?

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Mercedes-Benz EQE vs Audi Q4 E-Tron
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