| Add vehicles | 2023 Audi e-tron GT quattro | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$135,450 | CA$158,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,549/month | CA$2,983/month |
| Awards | Best electric luxury vehicle of 2023 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | 522 hp | 516 hp |
| Combined torque | 472 lb·ft | 631 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 235 hp (175 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 221 lb·ft (300 N·m) | 214 lb·ft (290 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 429 hp (320 kW) | 329 hp @ 4,500 rpm (245 kW) |
| Torque | 251 lb·ft (340 N·m) | 417 lb·ft (565 N·m) |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 93.4 kWh | 120.0 kWh |
| Voltage | N/A | 396 V |
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| Cooling | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Electric, Full-size luxury sedan, Luxury sport car | Electric, Full-size luxury sedan |
| Assembly | Neckarsulm, DE | Sindelfingen, DE |
| Generation | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 383 km | 547 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | standard |
| Head-up display | optional | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R20 | P255/45R20 |
| Rear tires | P285/40R20 | P255/45R20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,989 mm (196″) | 5,265 mm (207″) |
| Width | 1,964 mm (77″) | 1,926 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,413 mm (56″) | 1,513 mm (60″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,898 mm (114″) | 3,210 mm (126″) |
| Weight | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) | 2,620 kg (5,776 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 261 l | between 610 l and 1,770 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A | N/A |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s (manufacturer) | 4.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 2.6 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h (152 mph) (manufacturer) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | 40 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | N/A |
| Safety | 9/10 | N/A |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 85% | 81% |
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