2027 Audi Q6 e-tron vs. the Competition
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2027 Audi Q6 e-tron vs. the Competition
Audi Q6 e-tron VS Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
| 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron® Premium quattro® | VS | 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE 320+ SUV |
| $64,500 ✓ | MSRP | $64,950 |
| 456 ✓ | Horsepower | 315 |
| 4.9 seconds ✓ | 0-60 time | 5.9 seconds |
| 325 miles ✓ | Max Range | 302 miles |
| 21 minutes ✓ | DC Fast Charging Time (10-80%) | 32 minutes |
| All-wheel drive ✓ | Drivetrain Configuration | Rear-wheel drive |
| 60 cubic feet ✓ | Max Cargo Space | 55 cubic feet |
| Leather ✓ | Upholstery | Leatherette |
| Standard ✓ | Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional |
Our first comparison is with the Mercedes-Benz EQE, which is a good place to start, as these two vehicles have nearly identical starting prices. However, you’ll certainly notice the difference in power immediately, enough that the Q6 e-tron will hit 60 mph a full second quicker than the EQE. The Audi has a bit more range, and on top of that, DC fast charging is quite a bit quicker, thanks to Audi’s industry-leading battery technology. And despite the nearly identical price, all-wheel drive is an optional extra for the EQE, while it comes standard on the Q6 e-tron.
The Q6 e-tron is the clear winner when it comes to hauling cargo. Not only does it offer more interior cargo space, but the Audi has the sort of tow rating that you would expect from a midsize SUV, whereas the EQE isn’t rated to tow at all. And once again, despite the price similarity, only the Audi comes with leather upholstery and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment.
Audi Q6 e-tron VS Cadillac LYRIQ
| 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron® Premium quattro® | VS | 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ Luxury |
| $64,500 | MSRP | $59,200 |
| 456 ✓ | Horsepower | 365 |
| All-wheel drive ✓ | Drivetrain Configuration | Rear-wheel drive |
| 21 minutes ✓ | DC Fast Charging Time (10-80%) | 32 minutes |
| 4,400 pounds ✓ | Towing Capacity | N/A |
| Standard ✓ | Fog Lights | Not Available |
| Leather ✓ | Upholstery | Leatherette |
| Optional ✓ | Heated Rear Seats | Requires higher trim |
| 36 months / 30,000 miles ✓ | Included Maintenance | 12 months / unlimited miles |
Up next, we’re looking at the Cadillac LYRIQ, which enjoys a bit of a price advantage over the Q6 e-tron. Range is almost exactly the same, but the Audi comes with quite a bit more power. All-wheel drive is also standard on the Q6 e-tron, which it isn’t on the LYRIQ. You can opt for a second motor for the Cadillac, which gives you more power and AWD, but it comes at the cost of some range, not to mention eliminating the entire price advantage. And accelerating isn’t the only thing the Q6 e-tron does quicker than the LYRIQ; DC fast charging gives the Audi another clear advantage. Once again, the Q6 e-tron easily beats the LYRIQ in the area of towing capacity.
The price difference between these two vehicles is roughly the same as the difference in drivetrain cost, but the Q6 e-tron has an equipment advantage in other areas. Fog lights come standard on the Audi, but aren’t available on the Cadillac. The Q6 e-tron comes with leather upholstery, and although leather is available on the LYRIQ, you do have to move up to a higher trim for it. That brings us to our next point. One big advantage that Cadillac has offered in the past is a large selection of à la carte options, so you could select just one option that you want instead of moving up a trim and paying a bunch more for additional options you aren’t interested in. That is no longer the case, and in order to add something like heated back seats, you have to pay several thousand dollars more to move up, whereas it’s just an option on the Audi. Lastly, Audi covers the first three years of routine maintenance for your Q6 e-tron, two years more than Cadillac offers.
