Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV price is Rs. 1.39 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

GLE vs A8 L vs EQE SUV Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	A8 L	EQE SUV
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.39 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2995 cc	-
Power	265 bhp	344 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

500 4MATIC

Rs. 1.39 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

500 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	250	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	5.7	4.9
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance			402 bhp, 858 Nm
Driving Range (km)			550
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Not Applicable
Battery		48 Volt	90.56 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.45	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 45 R19	R20
Rear Tyres	R20	255 / 45 R19	R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out, shoulder support bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All	All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black	Black / Balao Brown/Neva Gray / Balao Brown
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp			Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3		17.7
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers			Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	23	15
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic	Selenite Grey Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Sodalite Blue Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic	Vesuvius Grey	Emerald Green Metallic
Polar White	District Green Metallic	High-Tech Silver Metallic
	Terra Grey Metallic	Velvet Brown Metallic
	Floret Silver Metallic	Alpine Grey
	Glacier White	Diamond White
	Glacier White	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

7 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters		5.0Exterior
		5.0Comfort
		5.0Performance
		5.0Fuel Economy
		5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car i have ever seen

Best car i have ever seen I love this car Driving experience was very good The look of the car is very good And the performance is next level But the service of this car is most expensive

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The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC offers a compelling blend of luxury, performance, and eco-friendliness for Indian consumers. Its electric drivetrain provides ample power and torque, ensuring brisk acceleration and a smooth, quiet ride. The spacious interior is a testament to Mercedes-Benz's commitment to luxury, with top-notch materials and advanced technology throughout. Here's my take Pros: 1. Electric Powertrain: The EQE SUV's electric powertrain delivers instant torque, offering a thrilling driving experience while being environmentally conscious. 2. Luxury Interior: The cabin boasts premium materials, comfortable seats, and cutting-edge tech, providing a true luxury experience. 3. Advanced Features: Equipped with the latest in-car tech, including the MBUX infotainment system and advanced driver-assistance features. 4. Solid Range: Offers a respectable electric range suitable for most Indian commuting needs. Cons: 1. Price: The EQE SUV comes with a premium price tag that might be a hurdle for some Indian consumers. 2. Charging Infrastructure: While improving, India's charging infrastructure may still be a concern for long-distance travel. 3. Limited Model Availability: Availability may be limited initially, potentially leading to long waiting periods. In conclusion, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 4MATIC is an impressive electric SUV that caters to the luxury segment in India, offering a compelling package for those willing to invest in cutting-edge electric mobility.

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GLE vs A8 L vs EQE SUV Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV price is Rs. 1.39 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Length (mm)	4926	5320	4863
Width (mm)	2015	1945	1940
Height (mm)	1797	1488	1685
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3128	3030
Kerb Weight (kg)			2610

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	72

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts	Chrome Inserts

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		10
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		250000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited