2022 Audi Q8 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2022 Audi Q8

#9 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
RS Q8 4.0 TFSI quattro	13	19	$112,707	$119,900
SQ8 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$87,891	$93,500
SQ8 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$87,891	$93,500

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AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe	18	23	$71,910	$76,500
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV	18	22	$68,009	$72,350
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	15	19	$109,040	$116,000
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV	15	19	$107,113	$113,950
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	19	26	$53,815	$57,250
GLE GLE 350 SUV	19	26	$51,465	$54,750
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV	21	26	$58,750	$62,500
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV	17	22	$74,166	$78,900

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Invoice Price

$66,552

$71,910

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$70,800

$76,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1180 / month

$1275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Audi Q8 edits the Q7 into fighting form by cutting out the third-row seat and pasting in scintillating V-8 power.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style.

TCC Likes

Superlative performance versions
Handsome interior
Great space

Luxurious interior
Supremely comfortable ride
Loads of choices

TCC Dislikes

Not very fuel-efficient
Conservative style
Some extras are headscratchers

Mega money
Could be quieter
Third row’s not great

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

59.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

60.8

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.6

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.2

67.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

67.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

115.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

79.3

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

66.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

44.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.7

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

13.6

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

15.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

43.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P285/45HR21

P315/40HR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P285/45HR21

P275/45HR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4960

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6471

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10

21 X 11

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

380

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

380

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 2800

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5700

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q8

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Code

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

4MATIC Sport Utility

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

8.8

8.9

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 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

2022 Audi Q8

2022 Audi Q8 is difficult to find in stock
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2022 GLE-Class has arrived
Lease: From $749 per month
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: First-payment credit

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