2024 Audi SQ5 vs. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi SQ5

2024 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $57,700
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Picture of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300

2023 Mercedes-Benz
EQB 300

MSRP*: $56,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 61.8 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 225 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Audi SQ5 or the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Audi SQ5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi SQ5 greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi SQ5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300, making the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.