Audi A6 4.0 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Car A

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

A quick, long-range AWD V8 diesel aimed at premium buyers, pairing 4.4 s 0–100 km/h pace with an efficient 7 L/100 km. Seats five with a 530-liter trunk, making it ideal for road trips while being less compelling for city-first use.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

A long-range, high-power electric AWD 5-seater, the EQS 580 4MATIC focuses on premium comfort and road-trip ease. It delivers serious performance and useful cargo space, but it won’t suit budget-first or city-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety523 hpAWDElectric

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 57

City 32 / 26

Budget / value 44 / 5

Road trip 69 / 91

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 29 / 34

Practical 45 / 25

Premium 65 / 76

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 4.0 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 4.0 TDI Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

AWD traction for winter and mixed-road confidence on long trips
800 Nm torque and 4.4 s 0–100 km/h for effortless overtakes
Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km, reducing fuel stops
Five seats and a 530 L trunk suit growing families and luggage
Weak fit for city driving per signals; shines more on open roads
Not built for cargo-heavy use despite a generous trunk
Premium price around 75,000 may exceed some budgets
Only five seats; no third row for larger families

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

770 km claimed range supports long-distance travel.
523 hp and 4.1 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing.
AWD traction is reassuring in winter conditions.
610 L cargo space and 5 seats work well for family trips.
Price of 103,300 targets luxury shoppers, not value seekers.
Combined consumption figure is not provided for easy efficiency comparison.
Two-row, five-seat layout only; no third-row option.
More capability than needed for short, urban commutes.

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 4.0 TDI if…

Lower entry price

Audi A6 4.0 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC puts out 523 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A6 4.0 TDI

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Verdict

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