Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar vs Mercedes-AMG EV SUV

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thumb image Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar US$ 95,000
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thumb image Mercedes-AMG EV SUV US$ 97,400

BASIC INFO

Brand Audi Mercedes-AMG
Model Q6 Sportback Dakar (Offroad Concept) AMG EQE SUV (EQE 43 / EQE 53 4MATIC+)
Vehicle Type Electric SUV (Off-road Concept) All-electric performance midsize SUV (4-door)
Trims Concept (based on SQ6 e-tron) AMG EQE 43; AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (Dynamic Plus option available)
Release Date Revealed 2025 (concept stage) 2024 (available since 2024 model year)
Status Concept, production not confirmed In production / on sale (U.S. order availability paused in some cases post-Sept 2025)
Made In Germany Manufactured in Mercedes-Benz global facilities (market-dependent)
Body Type Sportback SUV (crossover coupe) SUV / crossover (wagon-like)
Vehicle Warranty N/A (concept vehicle) Standard Mercedes warranty (varies by market); electrical components / HV battery: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Colors Camouflage prototype / likely Audi off-road palettes Multiple factory color options (market dependent)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual electric motors (front + rear, AWD) Dual electric motors (permanent-magnet synchronous; AMG dual-motor AWD)
Horsepower 510 hp (estimated, same as SQ6 e-tron boost) 617 hp (varies by market/boost mode)
Torque Up to 13,400 Nm (at wheels via portal axles) 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) nominal
Acceleration 4.2 sec (0–100 km/h, est.) EQE 53 ~3.1 s (manufacturer/test figures vary)
Top Speed 175 km/h (limited due to portal axle gearing) 149 mph (240 km/h) with AMG performance options
Range TBD, likely less than standard Q6 e-tron due to off-road gearing/tires 282 miles (454 km NEDC) for AMG EQE SUV
Drivetrain Quattro AWD AMG Performance AWD (4MATIC+)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery (400 V architecture)
Battery Capacity 100 kWh (same as Q6 e-tron, est.) 90.6 kWh usable
Power Consumption TBD (higher than standard due to off-road setup) 23.0–25.6 kWh/100 km (claimed/test values)
Battery Warranty N/A (concept) 8 years / 100,000 miles (electrical components / HV battery)
Home Charging Speed Up to 11 kW AC (est.) AC onboard charger up to 9.6–11 kW
Supercharging Speed 270 kW DC (PPE platform, est.) N/A (Mercedes uses CCS/DC fast networks)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in ~21 minutes (est.) Up to 170 kW peak (manufacturer-stated)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge)200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge) TBD (depends on charger kW
Charging Time 9–10 hrs (AC, est.) TBD (typical 10–80% depends on charger
Charging Connector Type CCS (EU/US markets) CCS (North America/Europe standard)
Home Charging Options Wallbox / 240V outlet Wallbox / public AC chargers
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (22 kW optional, est.) 9.6 kW (source lists 9.6 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,770 mm (est., same as Q6 Sportback) 192.1 in (~4,880 mm)
Width 1,990 mm (wider track with portal axles) 76.4 in (~1,940 mm)
Height 1,700 mm (raised suspension + roof rack) 65.8 in (~1,672 mm)
Wheelbase 2,899 mm (PPE platform) 119.3 in (~3,030 mm)

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