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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Suv · Phev · AWD
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Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
Suv · Hybrid · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC suits growing families and road trips, pairing AWD confidence with a long 100 km electric range and very low combined consumption. It’s efficient for its class and practical with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.8 L/100kmAWDPlug-in hybrid
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 safety340 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 67
City 51 / 34
Budget / value 45 / 32
Road trip 62 / 76
Performance 32 / 38
Cargo 38 / 42
Practical 48 / 49
Premium 52 / 67
Winter 76 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC · Orange = Audi Q8 55 TFSI e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC Audi Q8 55 TFSI e
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class: 100 km EV range and 1.8 L/100 km combined
  • AWD traction supports winter driving and varied road-trip conditions
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 550 L trunk for family use
  • Good value in its segment given its price and capability

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 GLC 300e 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4MATIC uses 1.8 L/100km vs 2.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI e if…
More power
Audi Q8 55 TFSI e puts out 340 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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