Mercedes GLE 2018 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 44 HP more power than Audi Q8, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi Q8. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLE is 6 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 1755 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q8. The Audi Q8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`070 | 2`890 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 82 600 | |
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