Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro is priced at ₹1.15 Cr, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB is priced at ₹1.17 Cr.
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape engine, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB comes with 2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q8	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine Capacity	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	362 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Audi Q8

₹ 1.15 Cr

Ex-Showroom

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

₹ 1.16 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.15 Cr

1.16 Cr

EMI

₹2,12,014

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,15,116

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

605 litres

630 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres

Highway Mileage

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11.17 kmpl

AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

V6 Petrol

OM656 Turbocharged I6

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm

362 Bhp @ 4000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.6 seconds

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

750 Nm @ 1350-2800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

10 kmpl

14.4 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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Engine

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape

2989 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.6 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

City Mileage

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7.11 kmpl

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1705 mm

1797 mm

Width

1995 mm

2015 mm

Ground Clearance

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215 mm

Kerb Weight

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2430 kg

Wheelbase

2995 mm

Length

4995 mm

4926 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Tyres

285 / 45 R21

275 / 50 R20

Rear Tyres

285 / 45 R21

275 / 50 R20

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.9 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Black

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, And Pando Grey

Macchiato Beige / Black, Black

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Rear Windshield Blind

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.1 inch

12.3 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

10.1 inch

12.3 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q8

✓Bold and sporty coupe-SUV design with strong road presence.
✓Powerful V6 diesel engine with smooth mild-hybrid support.
✓Quattro AWD and air suspension offer confident ride and handling.
✓Luxurious cabin with advanced infotainment and digital displays.
✓Strong safety and driver assistance features.

Mercedes-Benz GLE

✓Powerful engine options with smooth mild-hybrid performance
✓Outstanding ride quality with available AIRMATIC air suspension
✓Premium cabin with high-quality materials and excellent comfort
✓Class-leading infotainment with MBUX and widescreen display
✓Advanced safety tech including 360° camera and high beam assist
✓Spacious rear seat area with optional electrically adjustable seats

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