Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 5.2 s Runner-up: 5.6 s
Range winner Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 620 km Runner-up: 498 km
Power winner Tie 408 hp Same value
Cargo winner Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro 569 L Runner-up: 540 L
Price winner Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro $75,200 Runner-up: $79,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 against the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.2 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. Their listed outputs are also identical at 408 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm and 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 at 650 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 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 carries the longer listed range at 620 km, against 498 km for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 has the lower recorded consumption at 16.1 kWh/100km; 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is listed at 19.8 kWh/100km. 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 270 kW, compared with 170 kW. 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

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 569 litres versus 540 litres, a difference of 29 litres. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 is listed at 2,000 kg. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is 131 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

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the lower listed starting price at $75,200, compared with $79,500 for 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro 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.

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Specification Porsche Macan Electric Macan 42026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro2026
Performance
0-100 km/h5.2 s5.6 s
Top Speed220 km/h200 km/h
Power408 hp408 hp
Torque650 Nm664 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range620 km498 km
Battery100 kWh106 kWh
Efficiency16.1 kWh/100km19.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging270 kW170 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,784 mm4,915 mm
Ground Clearance164 mm172 mm
Cargo540 L569 L
Curb Weight2,305 kg2,595 kg
Towing2,000 kg2,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m12.2 m
Starting MSRP$79,500$75,200

Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 vs Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.2 seconds, versus 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 has the higher listed top speed at 220 km/h (137 mph), compared with 200 km/h (124 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

Both specifications are listed at 408 hp.

Which has more range, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 has the longer listed range at 620 km (385 miles), versus 498 km (309 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the larger listed battery at 106.0 kWh, compared with 100.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has more listed cargo space at 569 litres (20.1 cu ft), versus 540 litres (19.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), compared with 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is heavier at 2,595 kg (5,721 lb), while 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 is listed at 2,305 kg (5,082 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $75,200 USD, compared with $79,500 USD for 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Macan 4 or the 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro?

2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro 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. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.