Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$445
- Q8 e-tron Sportback: 67 hp more, 8.8 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- EQE SUV: 4.7 cu ft more cargo, 1.5 in more rear legroom.
- Q8 e-tron Sportback wins 3 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q8 e-tron Sportback | EQE SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,495 | $79,050 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 288 hp | Q8 e-tron Sportback |
| Torque | 414 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPGe | 74 MPGe to 78 MPGe | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | 254 mi to 272 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 54.5 cu ft | 59.2 cu ft | EQE SUV |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.2 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | Q8 e-tron Sportback |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | EQE SUV |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 193.0 in | 192.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 5,798 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.4 in | Q8 e-tron Sportback |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q8 e-tron Sportback quattro Prestige S line AWD $78,200 | EQE SUV EQE 350+ SUV $77,900 | $300 |
| EQE SUV EQE 350+ SUV $77,900 | Q8 e-tron Sportback quattro Premium Plus S line AWD $78,200 | $300 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q8 e-tron Sportback | EQE SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,495 | $79,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q8 e-tron Sportback wins.
EQE SUV wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Q8 e-tron Sportback | 19% |
| Space | EQE SUV | 8% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
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