Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQB

The Audi Q8 e-tron starts from $140,600 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB opens at $84,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz EQB the more affordable entry point by $55,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $154,660 and $93,390 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQB hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q8 e-tron and 95% for the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q8 e-tron packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Audi Q8 e-tron adds a 360-degree camera that the Mercedes-Benz EQB misses.

The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz EQB. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 e-tron gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.

The Audi Q8 e-tron uses a Electric producing 250kW and 664Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQB responds with a Electric making 140kW and 375Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Audi Q8 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q8 e-tron is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 95kWh (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 66.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQB), giving WLTP ranges of 491km and 465km. DC fast charging peaks at 170kW (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQB).

The Audi Q8 e-tron measures 4,915mm long on a 2,928mm wheelbase, 231mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 74L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz EQB seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQB leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz EQB). Both match on warranty length.