Mercedes-Benz B 180 vs Audi Q8 55 TFSI e — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Suv · Gasoline

vs

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Suv · Hybrid · AWD

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Car A

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient and practical, the Mercedes-Benz B 180 suits growing families and road trips with five seats and a 500-liter trunk. Performance is modest, but low consumption helps keep running costs in check.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Car B

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

The Audi Q8 55 TFSI e balances strong V6 plug-in hybrid performance with efficient-for-its-class running and a usable 47 km electric range. Best for road trips and growing families wanting AWD confidence and a spacious 605-liter cargo area.

5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2.5 L/100km340 hpAWDHybrid

Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 67

City 51 / 34

Budget / value 51 / 32

Road trip 53 / 76

Performance 27 / 38

Cargo 36 / 42

Practical 43 / 49

Premium 43 / 67

Winter 36 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 180 · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 180 Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 180

Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout and 500-liter trunk fit growing-family needs
Signals strong safety standing among peers, aligning with family priorities
Price near 30,000 reads as good value in its segment
Modest acceleration (0–100 in 10.5 s) and 122 hp won’t suit performance-focused drivers
Top speed of 170 and limited passing punch reduce highway excitement
Petrol powertrain won’t match the running-cost savings of hybrids or EVs
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; 500-liter trunk may be tight for bulky loads

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Quick 0-100 km/h in 5.4 s and AWD traction suit confident highway passing and winter travel
Efficient for its class: 2.5 L/100 km combined when charged, plus 47 km EV range for short trips
Generous 605-liter boot and five-seat layout work well for family gear and road trips
Strong 340 hp and 500 Nm V6 hybrid provides brisk performance
Premium pricing at 83,900
47 km electric-only range may not cover longer daily commutes
Best efficiency requires regular charging
Seats five only, so not ideal if you need three rows

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz B 180 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz B 180 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI e if…

All-wheel drive

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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