Audi SQ8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,145

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

SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD vs GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	SQ8 e-tron	GLS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$91,495	$90,350	About the same
Horsepower	429 hp to 496 hp	375 hp	N/A
Torque	718 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	SQ8 e-tron
MPG or MPGe	70 MPGe	21 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$982	$1,829	SQ8 e-tron
EV range	242 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	28.5 cu ft	84.7 cu ft	GLS
Cargo, seats up	28.5 cu ft	18.4 cu ft	SQ8 e-tron
Rear legroom	39.1 in	43.4 in	GLS
Front legroom	40.8 in	40.3 in	SQ8 e-tron
Length	193.5 in	205.0 in	Not scored
Width	76.4 in	79.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,842 lb to 6,118 lb	5,545 lb	N/A
Towing	4,000 lb	7,700 lb	GLS
Seats	5	7	GLS
0-60 mph	4.2 s tested	5.8 s tested	SQ8 e-tron
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
SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD $90,200	GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $89,200	$1,000
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD $89,200	SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD $90,200	$1,000

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

SQ8 e-tron costs $3,933 less over 6 years.

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

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: GLS wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.