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2024 Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron review
The Q8 Sportback e-tron does a good job at being an Audi SUV that just happens to be electric – but while range is better, it's still thirsty.
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James Wong
Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS Comparison
Audi Q8
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
2024 Audi
Q8
vs
2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
90L
1233 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$132,269 - $165,984
$415,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$14,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Night Pack (+$36,900)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 0.0 | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 360kW | 410kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16 | 10.5 | |
