Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the higher listed output at 408 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is rated at 313 hp, a difference of 95 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC at 550 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the longer listed range at 498 km, against 91 km for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 630 litres versus 569 litres, a difference of 61 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC carries the higher towing rating at 2,700 kg, while 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is listed at 2,500 kg. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is 9 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC has the lower listed starting price at $74,500, compared with $75,200 for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.