Audi e-Tron Vs Jaguar i-Pace Vs Mercedes Benz EQC: Electric SUVs Compared

Modified On Jul 23, 2021 04:16 PM By Tarun

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We have compared the driving range, battery pack, prices, and more

With the launch of the Audi e-Tron, we now have three premium electric SUVs to choose from. The other two are the Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes Benz EQC, the latter being the first entrant in this space.

Let’s compare the three electric SUVs to find which one comes out on top.

Price

Model	Audi e-Tron	Jaguar I-Pace	Mercedes Benz EQC
Price	Rs 99.99 lakh to Rs 1.17 crore	Rs 1.06 crore to Rs 1.12 crore	Rs 1.07 crore

The starting price of the e-Tron makes it the most affordable. However, its top-spec variant is the most expensive of the three.
Both e-Tron and i-Pace come in three variants, while the EQC is available in a single variant.
At Rs 1.07 crore, the EQC’s starting price is the steepest.

Battery Pack And Electric Motor

Model	Audi e-Tron	Jaguar I-Pace	Mercedes Benz EQC
Battery Capacity	71kWh / 95kWh	90kWh	80kWh
Power	313PS / 408PS	400PS	408PS
Torque	540Nm / 664Nm	696Nm	760Nm
0-100kmph	6.8 seconds / 5.7 seconds	4.8 seconds	5.1 seconds

The E-Tron is available with two battery packs: 71kWh (for the e-Tron 50) and 95kWh (for the e-Tron 55).
The 71kWh variant produces the least power and torque figures in the competition, while the e-Tron 55 variants come at par with other electric SUVs.
The EQC and e-Tron 55 generate the highest power figure of 408PS. The former is the torquiest, producing 760Nm.
The top-spec e-tron has the biggest battery pack, followed by the i-Pace and EQC.
In terms of acceleration, the I-Pace is the winner here, doing the 0-100kmph sprint in 4.8 seconds. All three electric SUVs have an all-wheel-drive system.

Driving Range

Model	Audi e-Tron	Jaguar I-Pace	Mercedes Benz EQC
Range	379kms / 484 kms	470 kilometres	450 kilometres

The e-Tron offers a claimed range of up to 484 kilometres, which is the maximum of these three.
The e-Tron 50 variant, getting a smaller battery, offers 379 kilometres range.
The EQC’s claimed range of 450 kilometres is 34km short of the e-tron 55s while the I-Pace is in the middle with 470km claimed from a single charge

Charging Time And Support

Model	Audi e-Tron	Jaguar I-Pace	Mercedes Benz EQC
Fast charging capacity	Up to 120kW / Up to 150kW	Up to 100kW	Up to 110kW
Fast charging time (0-80 percent)	-- / 30 mins	45 mins	40 mins
Wallbox charger capacity	11kW / 22kW (Optional)	11kW	7.4kWh
Wallbox charging time	14 hours / 7 hours	12.9 hours	10 hours

The e-Tron 55 variants can support fast charging of up to 150kW, while the base variant can support up to 120kW
The 55 variants can be charged up to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
The e-Tron is offered with a 11kW AC charger as standard, but there’s also an option of a 22kW charger.
The i-Pace supports fast charging of up to 100kW, taking 45 minutes for 0-80 percent charge.
The EQC offers the smallest wallbox charger of 7.4kWh, but can fully charge the SUV in 10 hours.

Feature Highlights

Audi e-Tron	Jaguar I-Pace	Mercedes Benz EQC
Matrix LED headlamps 12.3-inch digital driver’s display 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system 8.6-inch touchscreen system for AC controls 360-degree camera Four-zone climate control Heads up display Wireless charging	Matrix LED headlamps 16-way power adjustable front seats that are heated, cooled and with memory Four-zone climate control Parking assist Heads-up display 360-degree camera Dual 10-inch and 5.5-inch touchscreen setup Fully digital instrument cluster	Multi-beam LED headlamps Heads-up display Two 12.3-inch screens with the latest MBUX infotainment system Three-zone climate control 64 colours of ambient lighting Massage seats 360-degree camera

Audi e-Tron seems to be the clear winner with more range and bigger battery capacity on paper, but only if you go for the 55 variants. The base-variant will help you save a decent amount, but with lower range and power figures. The Mercedes Benz EQC seems to be a balance among all the three options.