8.2
2023 Audi SQ8 TFSI review
Audi's SQ8 is an athletic luxury SUV in a crisp business suit, with new petrol V8 power the headline act for the 2023 model year.
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Mike Costello
2023 Audi SQ8 vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS Comparison
Audi SQ8
Mercedes-Benz EQS
2023 Audi
SQ8
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQS
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.2
8.4
0.0
Based on the Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
1037 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Petrol V8 cuts weight and adds pace, better soundtrack
- Well-finished interior with intuitive interfaces
- Air suspension's ride, good body control for a big beast
Misses
- Petrol V8 also goes backwards on torque, fuel economy
- Dust- and smudge-prone piano black interior trims
- The Dynamic package should be standard
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxury, refinement are next level
- On top in the tech department
- Loads of space, loads of range
Misses
- It's heavy and not very quick
- Brake pedal feel is a bit remote
- You'll want the Hyperscreen
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
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,000)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,550)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$19,500)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Comfort Plus Package (+$11,700)
- Digital TV (+$2,500)
- Exclusive Pack (+$4,300)
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- MBUX Augmented Reality in HUD (+$2,100)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 373kW | 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.1 | - | |
