2024 Audi Q8 e-tron vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron

2024 Audi
Q8 e-tron

MSRP*: $74,400
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450e

MSRP*: $71,350
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.4 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 381-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 hp 381 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 193.0 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 76.2 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

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 e-tron is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Dimensions
The Audi Q8 e-tron is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q8 e-tron takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Handling
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q8 e-tron has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q8 e-tron doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. The Audi Q8 e-tron has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.