2024 Audi Q8 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8

2024 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $73,700
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 17 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 37.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the Audi Q8, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi Q8, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi Q8 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q8 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
The Audi Q8 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi Q8 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The Audi Q8 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.