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Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
Suv · Gasoline
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Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300
With a practical 5-seat layout, 495 L trunk, and an efficient 2.0L turbo, the GLB 300 suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment. Acceleration is brisk enough for daily use, but it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
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 45 / 34
Budget / value 44 / 32
Road trip 53 / 76
Performance 27 / 38
Cargo 35 / 42
Practical 40 / 49
Premium 47 / 67
Winter 36 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLB 300

  • Practical 5-seat cabin and 495 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km combined consumption
  • Strong 400 Nm torque and 6.9 s 0–100 km/h make merging and passing easy
  • Around 39,000, it offers good value in a premium segment

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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLB 300 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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