Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹13.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the bigger boot: 630 litres vs 605 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q8 or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹13.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹13.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the bigger boot: 630 litres vs 605 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.