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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (640 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (75800 £ vs 46300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Audi Q8

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLE Coupe has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46300 £, while the Audi Q8 costs 75800 £. That’s a price difference of around 29433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q8 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Coupe with 2.20 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 113 km, about 30 km more than the Audi Q8.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 640 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q8 pulls evident stronger with 850 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi Q8 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is distinct lighter – 1790 kg compared to 2175 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 offers clearly perceptible more room – 605 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 distinct takes the win – 665 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q8 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £75,800
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Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 13.1 L
  • Electric Range : 82 - 83 km
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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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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
75800 - 135600 £
Price
46300 - 104000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 83 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
30 - 297 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2175 - 2490 kg
Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4992 - 5022 mm
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Width
1995 - 2007 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1697 - 1708 mm
Height
1422 - 1434 mm
Max trunk capacity
1755 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 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
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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