Audi
e-tron GT
Mercedes-Benz
EQS
Audi e-tron GT vs Mercedes-Benz EQS: 2025 Comparison
The short answer
Based on available data, the Mercedes-Benz EQS comes out ahead of the Audi e-tron GT on power. Check the specs table and owner sentiment below for the full comparison before deciding between the two. Both are covered by real owner reports on CarWizz.
Specs side by side
What owners say
e-tron GT
Overall
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving enjoyment and significant reliability concerns. The vehicle is widely praised by automotive enthusiasts for its high performance, handling, and vehicle dynamics, often mentioned alongside the Porsche Taycan as a benchmark for performance electric vehicles. However, long-term owner reports reveal a pattern of severe and frequent electronic and software issues that can render the car unreliable and difficult to repair.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" trim. One owner reported purchasing a '22 GT Prestige trim with Leather and Performance packages, finding it to represent significant value on the used market.
Known issues
- ⚠Severe electronic/software glitches: includes inability to register main user, random charging failures, failures of front warning/measurement systems, spoiler extension/retraction failures, and surrounding camera failures.
- ⚠High-voltage system and drivetrain faults: includes "Electrical system malfunction" warnings, drive system faults leading to limp mode (50% power limit), four-wheel drive faults, and errors pointing to battery management or motor control m…
- ⚠Poor dealer service and part scarcity: lengthy repair times, only one trained technician per dealer, inability to diagnose or fix recurring software issues, lack of available updates from Audi to address known problems.
EQS
Overall
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with significant criticism focused on value, design, and perceived quality. The vehicle is acknowledged for its advanced technology, including the first SAE Level 3 autonomous driving system (Drive Pilot) on certain highways, and its comfortable, quiet ride as a long-distance cruiser. However, it is heavily criticized for its exterior styling, described as an "ugly" blob, and its interior, which some owners feel has a "cheap feeling" with glossy plastics that creak, failing to match the expected luxury ambiance of a traditional S-Class.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to designate a specific trim. One mention suggests the AMG version takes a "severe range hit," implying non-AMG versions might be preferred for efficiency.
Known issues
- ⚠Severe depreciation: one-year-old models with low mileage reported to lose approximately 60% of value. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Interior material quality and build: "cheap feeling" interior compared to S-Class, use of glossy painted plastics that creak, piano black trim. Frequency: recurrent.
- ⚠Software stability issues: key submodules require frequent hard reboots; system requires regular software updates. Frequency: recurrent.
The verdict
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is the better choice for most buyers.
It has stronger reliability sentiment in owner reports than the Audi e-tron GT, based on the data above. If the specific known issues on the Mercedes-Benz EQS are a dealbreaker, the Audi e-tron GT is worth a closer look instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more reliable, the Audi e-tron GT or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Owner reports lean more positive on reliability for the Mercedes-Benz EQS than the Audi e-tron GT. See the known issues comparison above for the specific concerns owners report on each.
Which is better for families, the Audi e-tron GT or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Both seat a similar number of passengers based on our data. The Audi e-tron GT is classed as a Grand Tourer, the Mercedes-Benz EQS as a Liftback, which affects cargo space and ride height for family use.
Which has better fuel economy, the Audi e-tron GT or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Fuel consumption data is limited for one or both models. Check the specs table above for the figures available on each catalogued version.
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Audi e-tron GT or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Exact maintenance costs aren't in our data, but reliability signals above are the closest proxy: fewer reported issues generally means lower repair costs over time.