Audi Q8 55 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

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/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 blends strong performance with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to road trips and growing families. Its premium price and 10.7 L/100 km consumption are the main trade-offs.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety367 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 76 / 75

City 26 / 23

Budget / value 43 / 23

Road trip 76 / 76

Performance 38 / 33

Cargo 42 / 54

Practical 53 / 45

Premium 63 / 65

Winter 80 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q8 55 TFSI Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

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Pros & cons

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
9.1 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for city commutes
Five-seat configuration only; no third row
Premium pricing may exceed some budgets
Despite high power, not aimed at hardcore performance driving

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s and 367 hp for confident passing
825 L trunk and five seats fit family gear for road trips
Strong safety emphasis in the signals supports family needs
Balanced power and practicality for long-distance use
10.7 L/100 km combined consumption may not suit efficiency-first buyers
At $74,800, it sits firmly in premium pricing
Less suited to frequent city driving per signals
Five-seat layout limits passenger capacity

Verdict

Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q8 55 TFSI uses 9.1 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 puts out 367 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Verdict

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