Audi Q8 2024 vs Mercedes GLE 2023
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi Q8) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes GLE) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Audi Q8 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.6 l/100km + 29.1 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 85 litres | |
| 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 | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Audi Q8 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q8 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 2065 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 310 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: | 3`110 kg | 3`230 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`415 kg | 2`235 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 995 kg | |
| Audi Q8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 78 000 | 77 400 | |
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