

James Wong
Podcast: October VFACTS, SQ8 review
3 Years Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

4.0 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $165,568
excl. on-roads

4.0 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $409,900
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Mercedes-Maybach
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
4.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
13.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
320kW / 900Nm
Power and torque
410kW / 730Nm
1090km
657km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
4.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
8cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
1090km
657km
Power
320kW at 3750 rpm
Power
410kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
900Nm at 1250 rpm
Torque
730Nm at 2500 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.9 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
85 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
13.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
205g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
312g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
5006 mm
Length
5205 mm
Height
1705 mm
Height
1838 mm
Width
1995 mm
Width
2030 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
160 mm
Front track
1679 mm
Front track
1699 mm
Rear track
1687 mm
Rear track
1723 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Wheelbase
3135 mm
Boot space
605 L
Boot space
520 L
Kerb weight
5379 kg
Kerb weight
6334 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3100 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3395 kg
Tare weight
2376 kg
Tare weight
2813 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
285/40 R22 Y
Front tyres
285/40 R23 Y
Front rims
10.0x22
Front rims
9.5x23
Rear tyres
285/40 R22 Y
Rear tyres
325/35 R23 Y
Rear rims
10.0x22
Rear rims
11.5x23
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, includes collision avoidance, buzzer and 234
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery capacity
0.50 kWh
Battery capacity
0.90 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
24°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
21°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
17
Number of speakers
13
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
4
Air conditioning zones
5
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Standard


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