How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB and Audi Q8 Limited Edition?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB delivers 362 bhp @ 4000 rpm power and 750 Nm @ 1350 - 2800 rpm torque, compared to Audi Q8 Limited Edition which produces 335 bhp @ 5200 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB ₹ 1.12 Crore

Audi Q8 Limited Edition ₹ 1.18 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB vs Audi Q8 Limited Edition

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB

₹ 1.12 Crore

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Audi

Audi Q8 Limited Edition

₹ 1.18 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

362 bhp @ 4000 rpm

Power

335 bhp @ 5200 - 6400 rpm

750 Nm @ 1350 - 2800 rpm

Torque

500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm

2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbocharged I6

Engine / Motor

2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L Turbocharged FSI V6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

AWD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB	Audi Q8 Limited Edition
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.12 Crore	₹ 1.18 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	OM656 Turbocharged I6	3.0L Turbocharged FSI V6
Power	362 bhp @ 4000 rpm	335 bhp @ 5200 - 6400 rpm
Torque	750 Nm @ 1350 - 2800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) With Self Locking Center Differential
Fuel Capacity	93 litres	85 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	4924 mm	4986 mm
Width	2157 mm	1995 mm
Height	1797 mm	1705 mm
Ground Clearance	215 mm	—
Wheelbase	2995 mm	2995 mm
Turn Radius	5.9 metres	6.65 metres
Front Tyre	275 / 50 R20	265 / 55 R21
Rear Tyre	275 / 50 R20	265 / 55 R21
Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Kerb weight	—	2175 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	No	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	—
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub Strips	No	Black
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Heated and cooled	—
Interior Colour	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black, Metropolis Gray / Black, Okapi Brown / Black, Saiga Beige / Black
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	No	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	64	30
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Infotainment
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	12.3 inch	10.1 inch
Rear Screen	No	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Alexa	No	—
Internal Hard Drive	No	—
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	No	Yes
Steering Adjust	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Electric	—
Rear Windshield Blind	No	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox	No	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Sunroof via App	No	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	2
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB and Audi Q8 Limited Edition.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB is priced at ₹ 1.12 Crore, while the Audi Q8 Limited Edition is priced at ₹ 1.18 Crore.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB delivers 362 bhp @ 4000 rpm power and 750 Nm @ 1350 - 2800 rpm torque, compared to the Audi Q8 Limited Edition which produces 335 bhp @ 5200 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Audi Q8 Limited Edition comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.