Comparison
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model S 265 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Audi Q4 e-tron $49,800 vs $86,630
Faster charging Audi Q4 e-tron 27 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 3.3 vs 6.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 265 mi
Value winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
$188/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q4 e-tron
27 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 327 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Q4 45 e-tron | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $49,800 | $86,630 |
| Range | 265 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 327 Wh/mi • 3.06 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 76.6 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 175 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 27 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73.7 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 91 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 188 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 2,646 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 265 mi).
- Choose Audi Q4 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 27 min vs 31 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi Q4 e-tron looks better ($188/mi vs $211/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).
Audi Q4 e-tron3.3 Tesla Model S6.7 175 kW27 min 250 kW31 min
Related comparisons
All comparisons Volkswagen ID.4 Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volkswagen ID.4 • Tesla Model S vs Volkswagen ID.4 ›
Nissan Ariya Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Ariya • Tesla Model S vs Nissan Ariya ›
Lexus RZ Audi Q4 e-tron vs Lexus RZ • Tesla Model S vs Lexus RZ ›
Volvo EX3 Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volvo EX3 • Tesla Model S vs Volvo EX3 ›
Audi A6 e-tron Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi A6 e-tron • Tesla Model S vs Audi A6 e-tron ›
Lucid Air Audi Q4 e-tron vs Lucid Air • Tesla Model S vs Lucid Air ›
GMC Sierra EV Audi Q4 e-tron vs GMC Sierra EV • Tesla Model S vs GMC Sierra EV ›
Porsche Taycan Audi Q4 e-tron vs Porsche Taycan • Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan ›