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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,674 £.

Sprinter Bus

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 Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is markedly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 523 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is barely lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 229 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 549 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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