Audi A8 PHEV vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

Audi A8 PHEV

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Car A

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

Car B

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ blends premium comfort with strong EV performance, pairing 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s with a rated 770 km range. Pricey and front-wheel-drive only, it suits long-distance luxury and family duty more than budget-focused practicality.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyElectric

Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 57

City 48 / 26

Budget / value 47 / 4

Road trip 68 / 71

Performance 48 / 29

Cargo 22 / 34

Practical 48 / 25

Premium 70 / 72

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 PHEV · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 PHEV Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

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Pros & cons

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
405-liter trunk limits flexibility for cargo-heavy travel
46 km EV range may be too short if you want mostly electric commuting
Needs regular charging to realize PHEV efficiency benefits
Price of 86,000 puts it beyond budget-focused shopping

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

Very long rated range (up to 770 km) for stress-free road trips
Quick acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) for confident passing
Large 610-liter trunk and 5 seats fit growing families
Notable safety ranking signal
High price (102,000) puts it out of budget for many
Front-wheel drive only; no AWD option
Large 107.8 kWh battery can mean longer full charges on slower plugs
Top speed of 210 km/h may not satisfy performance seekers

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 PHEV if…

Lower entry price

Audi A8 PHEV starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 PHEV

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+

Verdict

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