The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 76,900
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 102,900
 Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi SQ8 TDI
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900

ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 500 is 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
76.2
84.9
67.2
Blueprint Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
78.5
86.2
76.2 in
Width
78.5 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
70.7 in
Height
67.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
197.1
189.7 in
Length
197.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6834 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
8.4 %
Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
W166
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SQ8 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers and elec­tric driven com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
677 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
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).
160.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft