Audi e-tron 55 quattro vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
How the Audi e-tron 55 quattro and the Mercedes-Benz EQC compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi e-tron 55 quattro | Mercedes-Benz EQC | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 274 mi | 267 mi |
| Usable battery | 86.5 kWh | 80 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 22 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2022 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi e-tron 55 quattro | Mercedes-Benz EQC | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 181 mi | 176 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 260 mi | 254 mi |
| Motorway | 214 mi | 208 mi |
| City | 296 mi | 288 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Audi e-tron 55 quattro
- Further in winter
- Audi e-tron 55 quattro
- More efficient
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi e-tron 55 quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQC?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Audi e-tron 55 quattro is rated 274 mi and the Mercedes-Benz EQC 267 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 181 mi from the Audi e-tron 55 quattro and 176 mi from the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.