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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
Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs Audi Q8 Comparison
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Audi Q8
2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
vs
2024 Audi
Q8
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1125 km
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$449,975
$132,269 - $166,600
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Production 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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$11,154)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Solid Paint (+$2,900)
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Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 0.0, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 210kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2250 - 2900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.2 - 16 | |
