Comparison

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

quattro (19 inch wheels) vs RWD Extended: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Audi Q6 e-tron 325 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Ford Mustang Mach-E $45,345 vs $64,500
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Ford Mustang Mach-E $5,050 vs $4,750

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 mi vs 320 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$142/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
307 Wh/mi vs 325 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
4.9 s vs 5.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Audi Q6 e-tron and Ford Mustang Mach-E
Spec Audi Q6 e-tron Ford Mustang Mach-E
Trim used quattro (19 inch wheels) RWD Extended
MSRP (USD) $64,500 $45,345 (better)
Range 325 mi (better) 320 mi
Efficiency 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 94.9 kWh (better) 92 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 270 kW (better) 150 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 21 min (better) 45 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 (better) 59.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 146 mi (better) 70 mi
USD per mile of range 198 $/mi 142 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 4.9 s (better) 5.4 s
Cargo 19 cu ft (better) 14 cu ft

Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…

  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 45 minutes.
  • You haul gear: 19 vs 14 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E if…

  • You want the lower price: $45,345 vs $64,500 to start, $19,155 less.

5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Ford Mustang Mach-E

Charging mixAudi Q6 e-tronFord Mustang Mach-E
Efficiency325 Wh/mi307 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,700$3,500
80% home, 20% public DC$5,050$4,750
All public DC fast charging$10,400$9,800

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Audi Q6 e-tronFord Mustang Mach-E
First leg (90% to 10%)221 mi218 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop193 mi190 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 40 minabout 90 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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