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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 276 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 67,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mercedes VLE?

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Mercedes VLE is moderately cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 627 km more than the Audi Q8.

VLE

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is markedly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more boot space – 795 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries marginally more – 711 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £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
67,700 - 92,200 £
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
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 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
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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