Mercedes GLE 2023 vs Audi Q8 2024
| 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 Petrol | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLE) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Audi Q8) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi Q8, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.6 l/100km + 29.1 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 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: | 4.95 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes GLE is 5 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2065 litres | 1755 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 310 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: | 3`230 kg | 3`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`235 kg | 2`415 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 995 kg | 695 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Audi Q8. 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 (€): | 78 200 | 78 400 | |
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