Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.1 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI has the higher listed output at 507 hp; 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is rated at 313 hp, a difference of 194 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI at 770 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 630 litres versus 605 litres, a difference of 25 litres. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is listed at 2,700 kg. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI is 82 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 $97,900 for 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI. 2025 Audi Q8 SQ8 TFSI leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.