Compare 2019 Audi Q8 vs 2019 BMW X5 vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2019 Audi Q8
#1 in Luxury Large SUVs
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2019 BMW X5
#3 in Luxury Crossover SUVs
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
#1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs
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Premium 55 TFSI quattro
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro 17 22 $63,356 $67,400
Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro 17 22 $63,356 $67,400
Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro 17 22 $63,356 $67,400
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xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 20 26 $56,950 $60,700
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle 17 22 $70,950 $75,750
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GLE 350 4MATIC SUV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV 19 26 $52,828 $56,200
GLE GLE 350 SUV N/A N/A $50,478 $53,700
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV 19 24 $57,481 $61,150
Pricing
Invoice Price
$63,356
$56,950
$52,828
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$67,400
$60,700
$56,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1123 / month
$1012 / month
$937 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.8
7.0
7.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2019 Audi Q8 four-seat luxury crossover is the logical answer to: “What’s the first thing you’ll do when you don’t have to pay for the kids to go to college anymore?” The 2019 BMW X5 grows even closer to being the do-it-all vehicle in its family. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 20 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 26 mpg 26 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.5 60 59.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
40.2 37.4 40.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.6 39.8 40.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.1 38.7 39.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.5 58.1 58.3
Front Head Room (in)
37.1 40.8 40.5
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.5 78.9 76.7
Track Width, Front (in)
66.1 66.1 65.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8 - 7.1
Wheelbase (in)
117.9 117.1 117.9
Height, Overall (in)
67.2 69 70.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.6 66.9 66.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
60.7 72.3 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
30.5 33.9 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
30.5 33.9 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - 35
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - 41.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - 67.8
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel - -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 - 13
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.8 - 13
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.5 21.9 22.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
43.5 41.4 39.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P275/50HR20 P265/50HR19 P255/50HR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P275/50HR20 P265/50HR19 P255/50HR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 6603 7700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 6603 7700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
NA 6603 7700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 660 770
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 660 770
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6471 - -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 4813 4696
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 9 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 9 19 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
380 - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
380 - 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - 180
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 3.0 L/183 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5000 335 @ 5500 255 @ 5800
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Oil Cooler
Regular Duty - -
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
369 @ 1370 330 @ 1500 273 @ 1800
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 26 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 20 19
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
No - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.17 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.32 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.64 0.72
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.71 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.36 3.24
Trans Order Code
NA 2TB 421
Transfer Case Model
None - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.72 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.82 0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 5.25 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.39 3.69
Summary
Body Style
quattro Sport Utility Sports Activity Vehicle 4MATIC
Vehicle Name
Audi Q8 BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Body Code
S - -
Suspension
Axle Type - Rear
Independent - -
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Axle Type - Front
Independent - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.2 8.0 8.0
Vehicle
EPA Classification
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
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2019 BMW X5
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  • Incentive: $1,000 College Grad Bonus
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  • Lease: From $699 for 36 months
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