2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback

2024 Audi
Q8 e-tron Sportback

MSRP*: $77,800
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB 250

MSRP*: $53,050
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.5 ft3 61.8 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 188-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 hp 188 hp
Exterior Length 193.0 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 76.2 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 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 Sportback.

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 Sportback will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, which is slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250.

Handling
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250.

Utility
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.