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Mercedes GLE vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Audi Q8?

Mercedes GLE vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Audi Q8

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Audi Q8 is marginally cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,598 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 24 km more than the Audi Q8.

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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 very slightly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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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, Audi Q8 is very slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers only slightly more boot space – 655 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries a bit more – 770 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 comes out modestly 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
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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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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Reviews Mercedes GLE

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Andreas
7 Jun 2026, 08:43:32

Mercedes is completely superior to Volvo, which feels plasticky and noisy with poor fit and finish, a poor tactile feel in the controls and a lack of buttons.

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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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
78,900 - 115,800 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
72 - 241 g/km
co2
88 - 297 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
2,390 - 2,815 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 770 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
309 - 585 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
227 - 430 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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