The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 76,900

€ 77,300

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,300
ⓘ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 500 is 6.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi Q8 55 TFSI.
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
70.7
76.2
84.9
67.1
78.5
86.2
76.2 in
Width
78.5 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67.1 in
114.8
189.7
117.9
196.3
189.7 in
Length
196.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.9 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
DCBD

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
335 hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 55 TFSI
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
27 mpg
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
525 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
600 mi
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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