Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro vs Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for a lower price and a bigger battery; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC for a higher top speed. Leads 4-1 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro ₹1,32,00,000 Wins 4 of 9 |  Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC ₹1,41,00,000 Wins 1 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,32,00,000Best | ₹1,41,00,000 |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,36,62,000Best | ₹1,45,93,500 |
| Range | 600 km ARAI | 550 km ARAI |
| Battery | 114 kWhBest | 90.5 kWh |
| Charging | ~10-80% in ~31 min on up to 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox. Range figure is WLTP | ~10-80% in under 60 min on 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10h) |
| Motor | 300 kW | 300 kW |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/hBest |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹82,733 | ₹82,733 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹4,62,000Best | ₹4,93,500 |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
Full details: Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro · Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC
FAQ
Which is better, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC?
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for a lower price and a bigger battery; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC for a higher top speed.
Is the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC cheaper?
The Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,32,00,000 versus ₹1,41,00,000. On-road in Delhi, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro is cheaper (₹1,36,62,000).
Which has more real-world range, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4MATIC?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.