Head-to-head
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV starts $12,400 (8%) below the Audi Q8 e-tron. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi's flagship electric SUV is a refresh of the original e-tron, with a bigger 114 kWh battery and 600 km WLTP range. The 55 Sportback variant trades practicality for a coupe-SUV roofline.
- From
- $149,000
- Range
- 600 km
- Battery
- 114 kWh
Option B · SUV
Mercedes EQE SUV
Mercedes-Benz's electric SUV in the EQE family — shares mechanicals with the EQE sedan but in a more practical body. 660 km WLTP range and 4MATIC AWD as standard.
- From
- $136,600
- Range
- 660 km
- Battery
- 90.6 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes EQE SUV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV goes 60 km further on a charge (660 vs 600 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron carries a 23.4 kWh larger battery (114 vs 90.6 kWh).
- 3
Power · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron puts down 85 kW more (300 vs 215 kW).
- 4
Price · advantage Mercedes EQE SUV
The Mercedes EQE SUV undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $12,400 (8%) on starting price.
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron is 0.7 s quicker to 100 km/h (5.6 s vs 6.3 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Audi Q8 e-tron wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (5.6s vs 6.3s)
Where the Mercedes EQE SUV wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $12,400
- ▸ 60 km longer WLTP range
Audi Q8 e-tron
What we like
- ✓ Large 114 kWh battery delivers 600 km WLTP
- ✓ Quattro AWD as standard
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin and brand cachet
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (170 kW) trails newer 800V rivals
- ✕ ANCAP rating inherited from 2019 e-tron testing
- ✕ Premium pricing in a segment with newer alternatives
Mercedes EQE SUV
What we like
- ✓ Long 660 km WLTP range
- ✓ Standard 4MATIC AWD
- ✓ Class-leading 10-year / 250,000 km battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (170 kW) lags 800V rivals
- ✕ Heavy kerb weight hurts efficiency
- ✕ Bulbous styling polarises
Frequently asked: Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes EQE SUV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Audi Q8 e-tron or the Mercedes EQE SUV?
- The Mercedes EQE SUV is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $136,600 versus $149,000 for the Audi Q8 e-tron, a $12,400 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Mercedes EQE SUV has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 660 km, 60 km further than the Audi Q8 e-tron's 600 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron does 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds — 0.7 s quicker than the Mercedes EQE SUV's 6.3 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Mercedes EQE SUV better value than the Audi Q8 e-tron?
- On paper the Mercedes EQE SUV is $12,400 cheaper, but the Audi Q8 e-tron edges ahead on most other measurable specs. Whether the saving justifies the gap depends on which features matter most to you, and how much weight you give to brand and dealer factors.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Mercedes EQE SUV
if…
- ✓ you want to save $12,400 on the sticker
- ✓ maximum range matters (60 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.