The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 75,300

€ 74,300

€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 43 AMG is 5.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q8 45 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
69.4
77.6
84.9
67.1
78.5
86.2
77.6 in
Width
78.5 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.4 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
191
117.9
196.3
191 in
Length
196.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.8 %

General
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
362 hp
228 hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
26 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
649 mi
Range
813 mi
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
649 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
168.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 43 AMG
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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