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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

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

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,109 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is markedly more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers markedly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 151 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

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 204 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q8 e-tron is substantially faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 120 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:

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

Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is visibly lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 533 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 13,863 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,046 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has only a minor advantage 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 194 - 444 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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