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Mercedes-Benz E 450
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Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz E 450
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 450
With 5 seats, a 500 L trunk, and strong V8 torque, the Mercedes-Benz E 450 suits growing families who want confident highway performance. It’s quick (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s), but its 10.2 L/100 km consumption and premium price make city use less compelling.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Car B
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
A premium 5-seat AWD with strong V6 power, the Audi Q8 55 TFSI shines on road trips thanks to generous cargo space and confident performance. It’s less compelling for dense city driving or buyers seeking track-focused dynamics.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.1 L/100km340 hpAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 76
City 23 / 26
Budget / value 41 / 43
Road trip 64 / 76
Performance 28 / 38
Cargo 36 / 42
Practical 51 / 53
Premium 64 / 63
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 450 · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 450 Audi Q8 55 TFSI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 450

  • Five-seat practicality and a 500 L trunk suit growing families and road trips.
  • Effortless overtakes from quick 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s and strong 600 Nm torque.
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety aligns with family priorities.
  • Confident motorway travel thanks to strong torque and high top-speed headroom.

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

  • Strong V6 performance (340 hp, 5.6 s 0–100 km/h) for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds confidence in winter and varied conditions
  • 605 L trunk and 5 seats suit family travel and luggage
  • Ranks well for safety in its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 450 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz E 450 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q8 55 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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