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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • barely more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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.

Audi Q8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,658 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers significantly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 615 km more than the Audi Q8.

EQS SUV

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 Mercedes EQS SUV offers barely more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers moderately more torque with 950 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is noticeably lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers only slightly more boot space – 645 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV holds a decisive overall lead 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 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 EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
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
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
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
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
425 - 570 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
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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