Audi Q4 e-tron Mercedes-Benz GLC

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Comparison table

19 of these rows differ. They sit at the top. Figures come straight from the makers, indicative. A bullet (•) marks a differing row.
Audi Q4 e-tron Mercedes-Benz GLC
Fuel (differs) Electric Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 52,950 € 74,500
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 78/100 58/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 71/100
Practicality (differs) 71/100 70/100
Reliability 70/100 70/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 530 130
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77 24.8
Power (hp) (differs) 286 313
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 218
Length (mm) (differs) 4588 4716
Width (mm) (differs) 1865 1890
Height (mm) (differs) 1632 1640
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2145 2355
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 175
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 2000
Boot (l) (differs) 520 470
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.5
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 0.5
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
0–100 km/h (s) 6.7 6.7

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Practicality: boot 520 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1200 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC · Efficiency: Owner-reported PHEV consumption depending on charging discipline (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC · Practicality: Boot 470 l + towing weight 2,000 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC · Value retention: PHEV residual value volatile due to fiscal changes; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV 0.5 l/100km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · 2024 (facelift)

Audi Q4 e-tron

Compact electric SUV on the MEB platform, shared with the Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 facelift brought more power and faster charging. WLTP around 530 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · X254 GLC 300e (2024)

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mid-size SUV on the X254 generation, introduced 2022. The GLC 300e is a plug-in hybrid with a petrol four-cylinder and an electric motor, together about 313 hp. WLTP electric range around 130 km with the 24.8 kWh net battery (manufacturer figure, indicative). Braked towing weight 2,000 kg.

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