7.8
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
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi Q8 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Audi Q8
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS
vs
2024 Audi
Q8
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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7.8
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS
Based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1206 km
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$303,800
$132,269 - $166,090
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Carbon Fibre Trim (+$3,900)
- Comfort Pack Rear (+$9,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Two-tone Exclusive Nappa Leather (+$4,500)
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 450kW | 210kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | 3500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 850Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1370 - 2900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16 | |
