Very Good
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron review
The Q8 Sportback e-tron does a good job at being an Audi SUV that just happens to be electric – but while range is better, it's still thirsty.
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James Wong
Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Good
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Based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
153 to 1037 km
90L
702 km
Warranty
2 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$140,300 - $255,800
$171,000 - $189,100
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peachy mild-hybrid diesel
- Massively practical cabin
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Interior doesn't scream $200k
- Not a super feelsome drive
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 3996 | 2989 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 471kW | 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 6000 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 850Nm | 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2900 | 1350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89 - 91.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
