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

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q8

2025 Audi
Q8

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

MSRP*: $71,350
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MPG - City 17 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 381-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 381 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 194.3 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 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 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
The Audi Q8 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.

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 450e.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, 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 450e.

Handling
The Audi Q8 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q8 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than 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 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e. The Audi Q8 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.