Audi A8 55 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Car A

Audi A8 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 55 TFSI pairs strong V6 performance with AWD confidence and space for five, making it a capable long‑distance companion. Its premium price and petrol-only setup will suit highway travelers more than city or budget-focused drivers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-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 profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 57

City 26 / 26

Budget / value 21 / 5

Road trip 71 / 91

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 28 / 34

Practical 30 / 25

Premium 68 / 76

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 55 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 55 TFSI Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 55 TFSI

Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing and merging
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on wet roads
505 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
For its performance, 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
Premium price of 86,400 suits luxury budgets, not cost-focused shoppers
Petrol powertrain offers no electric driving range
9 L/100 km can feel thirsty in stop‑and‑go city use
Performance capability is underused if most driving is short, urban trips

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 A8 55 TFSI if…

Lower entry price

Audi A8 55 TFSI 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 A8 55 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Verdict

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