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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLE Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,106 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers noticeably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

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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 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is far ahead overall 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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