Audi Q8 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi Q8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLE can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. Mercedes GLE is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 340 HP | 211 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 600 NM | 350 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 3.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLE are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi Q8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.7 - 9.1 | 1.3 - 11.5 | |
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On average, Audi Q8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
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Audi Q8 is larger, but lower. Audi Q8 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi Q8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`909 kg | ~ 3`069 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`197 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 712 kg | ~ 826 kg | |
| Audi Q8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes GLE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 53 800 | 46 600 | |
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