Car A
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
An electric AWD five-seater with solid power and a 420 km range, the EQC 300 4MATIC suits road trips and city duty alike. Cargo space and outright performance thrills are not its focus.
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e
Suv · Electric · AWD
Car B
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e
The Audi Q8 60 TFSI e combines punchy V6 plug‑in hybrid performance with usable electric range and AWD, making it a capable premium pick for road trips and commuting. Its 5-seat layout and 605 L trunk suit growing families, though the price sits firmly in the premium bracket.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
60
/
67
City
63
/
46
Budget / value
45
/
31
Road trip
67
/
76
Performance
34
/
44
Cargo
30
/
42
Practical
44
/
49
Premium
53
/
70
Winter
76
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC · Orange = Audi Q8 60 TFSI e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on varied roads
- 420 km range from an 80 kWh battery supports longer drives
- 292 hp and 565 Nm with 6.2 s 0–100 for confident passing
- Five seats and a 400 L trunk fit small-family needs
- 400 L cargo area limits cargo-heavy travel
- Performance driving isn’t its focus despite decent acceleration
- Longer routes will still require charging stops
- Purchase price may stretch tighter budgets
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e
- Punchy acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) and 462 hp for confident passing.
- Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption with about 40 km electric range.
- AWD traction supports winter driving and mixed conditions.
- Practical 5-seat layout with 605 L trunk works for road trips and growing families.
- High purchase price at 84,900 places it firmly in the premium segment.
- About 40 km electric range may be short if you want frequent gas‑free commuting.
- Only five seats; no third‑row option for larger families.
- 605 L cargo space can feel limiting for cargo‑heavy use.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz EQC 300 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Audi Q8 60 TFSI e if…
More power
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e puts out 462 hp vs 292 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.