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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes EQA?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQA is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,440 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 396 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 offers significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 412 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Q8

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 EQA is marginally lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more boot space – 605 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries visibly more – 665 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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