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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes EQT?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes EQT

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat 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:

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

Mercedes EQT is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,540 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers clearly more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 198 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 clearly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 518 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 EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 605 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 EQT 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 marginally more boot space – 605 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is decisively ahead 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 EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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