Audi RS Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$15,455

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RS Q8 Performance AWD vs G-Class G 550 AWD
Measure	RS Q8	G-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$139,595	$155,050	RS Q8
Horsepower	631 hp	443 hp	RS Q8
Torque	627 lb-ft	413 lb-ft	RS Q8
MPG combined	16 mpg	18 mpg	G-Class
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	68.6 cu ft	G-Class
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	38.1 cu ft	G-Class
Rear legroom	40.2 in	39.5 in	RS Q8
Front legroom	41.6 in	38.7 in	RS Q8
Length	197.3 in	181.9 in to 190.0 in	N/A
Width	78.7 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,434 lb	5,534 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	7,000 lb	RS Q8
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	9.5 in	G-Class
0-60 mph	3.4 s tested	5.3 s tested	RS Q8
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	G-Class G 550 AWD $153,900	$15,600
G-Class G 550 AWD $153,900	RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	$15,600

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RS Q8 costs $13,855 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RS Q8 wins.

G-Class wins if Power weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.