Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs Audi A8 L

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and Audi A8 L. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 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 Q8 Sportback e-tron vs A8 L Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	Q8 Sportback e-tron	A8 L
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.19 Crore	Rs. 1.34 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	-	2995 cc
Power	265 bhp	-	344 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	200	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	6	5.7
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	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
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		335 bhp, 664 Nm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Twin Turbo
Battery		95 kWh	48 Volt
Electric Motor		2 Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Adaptive Air Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Adaptive Air Suspension	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
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver		Space Saver
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 50 R20	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	R20	255 / 50 R20	255 / 45 R19

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)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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	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 Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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
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	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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)
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)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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)
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
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black, Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige	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
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	Metallic
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	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
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	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	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
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	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	23
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	Mythos Black Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Plasma Blue Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic	Madeira Brown Metallic	Vesuvius Grey
Polar White	Magnet Gray	District Green Metallic
	Chronos Gray Metallic	Terra Grey Metallic
	Siam Beige Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic	Glacier White
	Soneira Red Metallic	Glacier White

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GLE vs Q8 Sportback e-tron vs A8 L Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron and Audi A8 L?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs Audi A8 L

Length (mm)	4926	4915	5320
Width (mm)	2015	1976	1945
Height (mm)	1797	1632	1488
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2928	3128

Doors (Doors)	5	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	4
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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

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

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