Audi Q8 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q8 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
|
The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q8 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q8 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
|
Audi Q8 is larger, but lower. Audi Q8 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 2055 litres | |
|
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`890 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 745 kg | 880 kg | |
| Audi Q8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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 | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q8 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 53 800 | 46 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
|
Mercedes GLE has
| |