Which should you choose, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E or Audi Q4 e-tron? These luxury crossover EVs deliver impressive speed using battery power alone. But they also add a level of excitement to your daily drive, with impressive speed and lots of cushy comforts. Our comparison guide helps you weigh the pros and cons of each EV.
Price: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
These upscale crossover EVs are actually pretty similarly priced. However, the Mustang Mach-E has a slight advantage, with an MSRP of around $46,895 that starts slightly lower than that of the Audi Q4 e-tron ($48,800).
Pure Power: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Once again, the Mustang Mach-E has the edge. Each trim model was built for speed, but the GT Performance Edition really delivers the goods, with 460 horsepower and a 3.5-second 0-to-60-mph time. We also have to give the Mustang Mach-E some recognition for its agile performance. This crossover might deliver a family-friendly cabin, but it feels like a sports coupe on the road.
The most powerful version of the Audi Q4 e-tron, which features dual motors, generates 295 horsepower. This EV isn’t nearly as fast as the competition, with an estimated 0-to-60-mph time of 6.2 seconds.
Battery Range: 2023 Mustang Mach-E
Interestingly, the Mustang Mach-E also offers a significantly longer battery range. The California Route 1 trim model is the most efficient option, traveling for an estimated 312 miles between charges. But even the GT Performance Edition can give the Audi Q4 e-tron a run for its money, with a 260-mile range.
The Q4 e-tron’s max range reaches 265 miles, achieving this rating with a single, rear-mounted electric motor and 77.0-kWh battery pack. With all-wheel drive, or dual motors, that figure drops slightly, to 236 miles.
Interior Luxury: It’s a Tie!
Both of these stylish EVs treat you to the high life, albeit in their own ways. The Mustang Mach-E is roomy and comfortable, with modern style that includes a panoramic glass roof (on all but the base model), faux-leather upholstery, and a 15.5-inch infotainment touchscreen.
Like the Mustang Mach-E, the Audi Q4 e-tron seats up to five passengers in complete comfort. Its cabin is also lined with high-tech gadgets, including touch-sensitive controls conveniently mounted on the steering wheel. Like its Ford competitor, this Audi EV is big on safety features, with standard adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping technology, and forward collision mitigation.
Your Luxury EV
In the end, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is the ultimate luxury EV. It gives you everything you want in an upscale electric cruiser, from a thrilling performance to a plush, high-tech cabin!