Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
A powerful, premium five‑seater built for road trips, with standout acceleration and generous cargo space. Expect higher fuel use and a price that reflects its performance focus.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
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.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
75
/
76
City
19
/
26
Budget / value
19
/
43
Road trip
76
/
76
Performance
37
/
38
Cargo
54
/
42
Practical
42
/
53
Premium
69
/
63
Winter
40
/
80
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580
- Explosive V8 performance (504 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.1 s)
- Large 825 L cargo area suits long journeys
- Seats 5 with room for growing families
- Ranks strongly for safety in this set
- High fuel consumption at 12.5 L/100 km combined
- Premium price point around 77,600
- Less suited to tight city driving
- Five-seat layout may not fit larger households
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
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 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.