Audi Q8 60 TFSI e vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

Audi Q8 60 TFSI e

Suv · Electric · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

Suv · Phev

Car A

Audi Q8 60 TFSI e

The Audi Q8 60 TFSI e combines punchy V6 plug‑in hybrid performance with usable electric range and AWD, making it a capable premium pick for road trips and commuting. Its 5-seat layout and 605 L trunk suit growing families, though the price sits firmly in the premium bracket.

5 seatsSuvElectric5-star safety462 hpAWDElectric

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

With a long electric range and very low stated fuel use, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de fits road trips and growing-family duties. It mixes brisk acceleration with five-seat practicality at a premium price point.

5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.1 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid

Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 67 / 65

City 46 / 36

Budget / value 31 / 38

Road trip 76 / 65

Performance 44 / 22

Cargo 42 / 38

Practical 49 / 48

Premium 70 / 61

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q8 60 TFSI e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q8 60 TFSI e Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

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Pros & cons

Audi Q8 60 TFSI e

Punchy acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) and 462 hp for confident passing.
Efficient for its class: 2.6 combined consumption with about 40 km electric range.
AWD traction supports winter driving and mixed conditions.
Practical 5-seat layout with 605 L trunk works for road trips and growing families.
High purchase price at 84,900 places it firmly in the premium segment.
About 40 km electric range may be short if you want frequent gas‑free commuting.
Only five seats; no third‑row option for larger families.
605 L cargo space can feel limiting for cargo‑heavy use.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

Long electric-only range (100 km) and 1.1 combined consumption make it efficient for its class
31.2 kWh battery supports meaningful EV driving between charges
550-liter cargo space and five seats suit road trips and growing families
0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enables easy highway merges and passes
Premium pricing at 70,250
Seats five only; no third row for larger families
Not aimed at performance driving despite the quick sprint
Oriented more to road trips than dense city driving

Verdict

Pick Audi Q8 60 TFSI e if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi Q8 60 TFSI e is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q8 60 TFSI e

Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de

Verdict

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