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Mercedes EQE SUV vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQE SUV or Audi Q8 e-tron?

Mercedes EQE SUV vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Mercedes EQE SUV

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  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

EQE SUV

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.

Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,496 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQE SUV is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers marginally more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 16 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Q8 e-tron

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 Mercedes EQE SUV offers a bit more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQE SUV is a bit faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers barely more torque with 973 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.

EQE SUV

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, Mercedes EQE SUV is very slightly lighter – 2,440 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers very slightly more boot space – 569 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,675 L, about 38 L more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries marginally more – 595 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV comes out clearly 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 453 - 611 km
Mercedes EQE SUV
Audi Q8 e-tron

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Mercedes EQE SUV

The Mercedes EQE SUV wraps silent electric power in a sumptuous, tech-filled shell, offering a cocoon-like cabin that makes long journeys feel indulgent. It’s not a driver's toy but a sophisticated cruiser for buyers who want luxury, space and futuristic gadgetry without shouting for attention.

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Mercedes EQE SUV
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
505 - 580 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
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