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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more electric range

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,425 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 486 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

E Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers moderately more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class Wagon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers markedly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers barely more boot space – 615 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 645 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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