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Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC
Sedan · Electric · AWD
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Audi A8 PHEV
Sedan · Electric · AWD
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC
A premium AWD electric five-seater with long range and solid pace, the EQE 350 4MATIC is well-suited to road trips and year-round use. Price and modest cargo space may deter buyers prioritizing maximum practicality or a tight budget.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric
Audi A8 PHEV
Car B
Audi A8 PHEV
A premium AWD plug-in hybrid that balances very low combined consumption with strong power, the Audi A8 PHEV suits drivers who mix electric short trips with longer journeys. It’s capable and efficient for road trips, though cargo space and EV range are modest.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety462 hpAWDElectric
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Usage fit

Family 51 / 61
City 30 / 48
Budget / value 16 / 47
Road trip 80 / 68
Performance 36 / 48
Cargo 24 / 22
Practical 21 / 48
Premium 64 / 70
Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC · Orange = Audi A8 PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC Audi A8 PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC

  • 600 km range supports long highway trips
  • AWD traction adds confidence in winter and wet conditions
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s with 292 hp and 565 Nm
  • Premium positioning with five-seat usability

Audi A8 PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption with a 46 km electric range for daily short trips
  • Strong performance: 462 hp, 700 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s
  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and varied road conditions
  • Ranks highly for safety within its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi A8 PHEV if…
More power
Audi A8 PHEV puts out 462 hp vs 292 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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