Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD

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3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

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Overview

Variant

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Variant

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Body type

SUV

Body type

SUV

Engine size

Not available

Engine size

3 L

Drive type

Rear

Drive type

4x4

Fuel efficiency (combined)

Not available

Fuel efficiency (combined)

Not available

Power and torque

150kW / 350Nm

Power and torque

210kW / 650Nm

Not available

Warranty

5 years

Warranty

5 years

Doors

Seats

Fuel type

Electric

Fuel type

Diesel

Safety rating

Not available

Safety rating

Not available

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Specifications

Cruise control

ACC linked to mapping: yes

ACC linked to mapping - corner reaction: yes

ACC linked to mapping - junction react: yes

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Cruise control

ACC linked to mapping: yes

ACC linked to mapping - city: yes

ACC linked to mapping - corner reaction: yes

ACC linked to mapping - highway exit: yes

ACC linked to mapping - junction react: yes

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

360 view camera

3D enhanced view: yes

360 view camera

3D enhanced view: yes

Ambient lighting

Colour selection: yes

Reactive lighting: yes

Wrap around: yes

Ambient lighting

Colour selection: yes

Reactive lighting: yes

Wrap around: yes

Automatic door closing

Rear boot/hatch: yes

Automatic door closing

Rear boot/hatch: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Steering wheel position: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Android wireless connection: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Apple wireless connection: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Voice activating system

AI powered: yes

Voice activating system

AI powered: yes

Navigational systems

Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes

Map updates months of subscription: 36

Screen size: 12.8 in

Traffic info: yes

Navigational systems

Includes augmented reality: yes

Information type: 3D, Voice

Map updates months of subscription: 36

Screen size: 12.3 in

Traffic info: yes

Parking assistance

Location front: yes

Automatic braking whilst parking: yes

Location rear: yes

Automatic braking whilst parking: yes

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Automatic braking whilst parking: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Remote battery management

Includes battery status checking: yes

Includes remote charge activation: yes

Includes remote charge activation timer: yes

Remote battery management

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Remote HVAC control

Includes cooling: yes

Includes heating: yes

Includes phone: yes

Includes timer: yes

Remote HVAC control

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Remote services

Driving history & analysis: yes

Find my car: yes

Remote lock/unlock: yes

Theft alert: yes

Tow away alert: yes

Vehicle diagnostics: yes

Remote services

Find my car: yes

Geo fencing: yes

Number of months subscription included: 36

Remote lock/unlock: yes

Send destination to car: yes

Speed alert: yes

Theft alert: yes

Tow away alert: yes

Vehicle diagnostics: yes

Vehicle start: yes

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Telematics

Advanced auto collision notification: yes

Breakdown assistance: yes

Concierge number of months inc: 0

Tracker system: yes

Telematics

Advanced auto collision notification: yes

Breakdown assistance: yes

Concierge number of months inc: 0

Tracker system: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 2

Location rear: yes

Number: 2

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 2

Location rear: yes

Number: 2

Driver modes

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Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Includes transmission: yes

Illuminated entry system

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Illuminated entry system

Logo projection: yes

Embedded infotainment user interface

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Embedded infotainment user interface

Number of months of online services: 36

OS layer manufacturer's own: yes

UI layer manufacturer's own: yes

Wireless charging pad

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Wireless charging pad

Number in front: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Electrical system

Voltage: 48 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km

Emission control level

Standard met: EU6

Energy recuperation

Level selection: yes

Energy recuperation

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WLTP emissions

Testing type ICE: yes

Combined: 0 g/km

WLTP emissions

Testing type HEV Charge Sustaining: yes

Compressor

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 2

Engine

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Engine

Cc: 2,989 cc

Liters: 3 L

Number of cylinders: 6

Fuel

Fuel type: Electric

Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Tanks

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Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 85 L

Charging information

Scenario mode 2: yes

Amps (A): 10 Ah

Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2 kW

State of charge ends at: 100%

State of charge starts at: 0%

Voltage: 230 V

Scenario mode 3: yes

Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 6.29 h

Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 18.81 h

Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 9.41 h

Duration (hours): 6.5 h

Max kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW

Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 11 kW

State of charge ends at: 100%

State of charge starts at: 0%

Voltage: 400 V

Scenario mode 4: yes

Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.37 h

Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.6 h

Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 1.2 h

Duration (hours): 0.45 h

Max kW supplied to vehicle: 160 kW

Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 160 kW

State of charge ends at: 80%

State of charge starts at: 10%

Voltage: 400 V

Charging information

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Electric driven wheels

Electric driven wheels: Rear

Electric driven wheels

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Electric motor

Motor number 1: yes

Electric motor type: DC Brushless Synchronous Motor

Max torque motor Nm: 350 Nm

Motor location: Rear

Power output motor hp/PS: 204 hp/PS

Power output motor kW: 150 kW

Electric motor

Motor number 1: yes

Electric motor type: Integrated Starter Generator

Max torque motor Nm: 200 Nm

Motor location: Front

Power output motor hp/PS: 20.4 hp/PS

Power output motor kW: 15 kW

Electric Power source

Actively heated/cooled battery: yes

Battery supplier: LG Energy Solution

Battery type: Nickel Manganese Cobalt

High power charger: yes

Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 63 kWh

Number of months subscription included: 0 months

Onboard charger: 11 kW

Useable battery kilowatt hour: 59 kWh

Wall charger: yes

Electric Power source

Battery supplier: Other

Battery type: Lithium Ion

Battery voltage: 48 V

Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.9 kWh

Number of months subscription included: 0 months

Smart charging

Plug & charge: yes

Smart charging

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Charging connector

Type CCS (Combo): yes

Charging socket DC 1: yes

Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes

Charging socket AC 1: yes

Charging connector

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Low tire pressure indicator

Displays pressure: yes

Low tire pressure indicator

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Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 12.8 in

Touch screen: yes

Video entertainment: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Screen size: 11.9 in

Display screen

Location Full width: yes

Touch screen: yes

Video entertainment: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Roller control: yes

Screen size: 12.3 in

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Performance

Maximum speed: 160 km/h

Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 s

Performance

Maximum speed: 235 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 204 hp/PS

Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 204 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 150 kW

Maximum power kW electric motor: 150 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 350 Nm

Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 350 Nm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 286 hp/PS

Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 23 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 210 kW

Maximum power kW electric motor: 17 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 650 Nm

Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,350 rpm

WLTP electric energy consumption

Test type BEV/HEV electric energy consumption: yes

Combined high vehicle: 180 Wh/km

Combined low vehicle: 153 Wh/km

Combined: 157 Wh/km

WLTP electric energy consumption

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WLTP electric range

Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes

WLTP electric range

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Secondary power

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Secondary power

Maximum power hp/PS: 286 hp/PS

Maximum power kw: 210 kW

Maximum torque nm: 650 Nm

Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,350 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Drive

Descent control system: yes

Driven wheels: 4x4

Transmission

Transmission description: Automatic

Number of speeds: 1

Transmission type: Automatic

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Manufacturer's name: 9G-TRONIC

Transmission code: 421

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 9

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Wheel

Electric adjustment: yes

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Multi-Link

Suspension

Location front: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Tire load index: 101

Location rear: yes

Tire load index: 103

Tires

Location front: yes

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 275 mm

Location rear: yes

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 275 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 8 in

Location rear: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 8 in

Wheels

Location front: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 20 in

Rim width: 9 in

Location rear: yes

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 20 in

Rim width: 9 in

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: MEB

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: SUV

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: W167

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: SUV

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,490 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 515 L

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 2,055 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 630 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,587 mm

Overall height: 1,632 mm

Overall length: 4,603 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 2,108 mm

Overall width: 1,865 mm

Rear track: 1,563 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,200 mm

Wheelbase: 2,764 mm

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 12,000 mm

Front track: 1,667 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 205 mm

Overall height: 1,797 mm

Overall length: 4,924 mm

Overall width folded mirror: 2,010 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 2,157 mm

Overall width: 1,947 mm

Rear track: 1,687 mm

Wheelbase: 2,995 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,061 mm

Headroom rear: 984 mm

Hip room front: 1,492 mm

Hip room rear: 1,466 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,440 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,401 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,074 mm

Headroom rear: 1,027 mm

Hip room front: 1,545 mm

Hip room rear: 1,520 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,506 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,482 mm

Ramp angles

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Ramp angles

Approach angle: 25°

Departure angle: 25°

Doors

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Location rear driver: yes

Location rear passenger: yes

Doors

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Location rear driver: yes

Location rear passenger: yes

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Headlight control

Active high beam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Matrix: yes

Headlight control

Active high beam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Fog light function: yes

Matrix: yes

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Location passenger: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor: yes

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

System power: 180 w

Touch screen: yes

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

System power: 590 w

Touch screen: yes

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 2

USB connection front: yes

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 2

USB connection front: yes

Speakers

Number of: 8

Subwoofer: yes

Speakers

3D enhancement: yes

Number of: 13

Subwoofer: yes

Zones

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Zones

Number of zones: 2

Door sill protector

Illuminated: yes

Door sill protector

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

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Luxury trim

On instrument panel: Synthetic Leather, Wood/Woodgrain

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Electric adjustable: yes

Fore & aft adjustment: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side airbag

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Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Driving pattern monitor: yes

Emergency driver intervention system: yes

Includes junction turning: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Programmable distance: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Driving pattern monitor: yes

Emergency driver intervention system: yes

Includes junction crossing: yes

Includes junction turning: yes

Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h

Object avoidance: yes

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Programmable distance: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Highway assist: yes

Traffic jam assist: yes

Traffic sign response highway: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Highway assist: yes

Traffic jam assist: yes

Traffic sign response highway: yes

Front cross traffic collision avoidance

Includes braking: yes

Front cross traffic collision avoidance

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Lane departure warning

Activates steering: yes

Lane departure warning

Activates brakes: yes

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Includes braking: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Includes braking: yes

Distance & object sensing technology

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Distance & object sensing technology

Lidar sensor: yes

Millimetre-wave sensor: yes

Airbags

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Airbags

Number of: 9

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Number of electrical adjustments: 6

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Seating capacity: 3

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Remote folding: yes

Seating capacity: 3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Storage

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Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 3

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 2

System

Electric heater: yes

Touch screen controls: yes

System

Engine heater: yes

Secondary ventilation controls

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Secondary ventilation controls

Location passenger seat: yes

Intermediate service

Distance: 30,000 km

Period (mths): 24 months

Intermediate service

Distance: 25,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Battery - OEM

Distance: 160,000 km

Duration (months): 96 months

State of charge threshold %: 70%

Battery - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Battery - Total

Distance: 160,000 km

Duration (months): 96

Battery - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60

Electric systems - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Electric systems - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Electric systems - Total

Distance (km): Unlimited

Distance (miles): Unlimited

Duration (months): 60

Electric systems - Total

Distance (km): Unlimited

Distance (miles): Unlimited

Duration (months): 60

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roof

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Sunroof

Location front: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 2,890 kg

Published kerb weight: 2,165 kg

Tare weight: 2,101.25 kg

Trailer noseweight: 280 kg

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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