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

2020 Audi Q8

2020 BMW X5

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	$64,108	$68,200
Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	$64,108	$68,200
Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	$64,108	$68,200

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$76,900	$82,150
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$55,275	$58,900
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	26	$57,415	$61,200
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$71,320	$76,150
X5 M Competition Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$106,615	$114,100
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$98,245	$105,100

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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	19	26	$50,478	$53,700
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV	19	24	$57,481	$61,150
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV	17	21	$72,192	$76,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$64,108

$76,900

$52,828

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$68,200

$82,150

$56,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1137 / month

$1369 / month

$937 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW X5 is a big SUV on a big budget that does nearly everything great.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.

TCC Likes

Beautiful interior
Spacious cabin
Standard 10.3-inch touchscreen

Sublime interior
Comfortable ride
Strong engines

TCC Dislikes

Expensive top trims
Dizzying number of options
Cramped third row

Price will climb fast
More wind and road noise than expected
Where's the AMG?

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

59.3

Passenger Capacity

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

40.7

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

7.1

Length, Overall (in)

196.6

194.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.2

68.7

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

66.9

66.4

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.1

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

78.9

76.7

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

67.1

65.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.5

33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.7

72.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.5

33.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

67.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

Brake Type

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

41.7

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/50HR20

P275/45HR20

P255/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/50HR20

P275/45HR20

P255/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

770

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

770

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6471

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5260

4696

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

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

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.4 L/268

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

523 @ 5500

255 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

553 @ 1800

273 @ 1800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.20

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.00

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.52

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.50

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.64

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.69

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Audi Q8

BMW X5

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.9

9.8

8.0

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Audi Q8

2020 Audi Q8 is here; 2019s still available
Rebates: Up to $3,500
Finance: 1.99% APR for 66 months + $1,000
Lease: No special offers, which is common

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2020 BMW X5

2020s available; 2019s sold out
Incentive: $1,000 College Grad Bonus
Finance: 3.45% + $2,000 APR credit
Lease: From $689 for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2020 GLE-Class is in stock
Rebate: No cash incentives
Lease: From $679/mo.
Finance: No APR offers

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