The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 74,300

€ 76,900

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi Q8 45 TDI is 6.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
67.1
78.5
86.2
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.5 in
Width
76.2 in
86.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67.1 in
Height
70.7 in
117.9
196.3
114.8
189.7
196.3 in
Length
189.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.67 %

General
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
4M
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DHXC
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
228 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi Q8 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
21.46 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
813 mi
Range
525 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
813 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
133.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
133.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












49.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft