DecodedCarsAudi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $550 a year less in fuel for the Audi Q4 e-tron (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has had fewer recall campaigns (0 vs 8).
The two cars
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,872 lb (4dr SUV).
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,479 lb (550 4dr SUV).
Buying used? The 2024 Q4 e-tron and the 2024 G-Class have the fewest problems in our data.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q4 e-tron if…
- You want an EV with more range (288 miles)
Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if…
- You put reliability history first (0 vs 8 recalls since 2005)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
- AWD / 4WD available
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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