Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
Verdict
At RM379,990 versus RM338,888, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback asks RM41,102 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQB. The Audi gives you the bigger EV numbers: 335 hp, a 95.0 kWh battery, 505 km range and 528 litres of boot space. The Mercedes counters with seven seats, lower road tax at RM305 a year and a still-close 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time. For a Malaysian buyer, this is range and luggage room against seating flexibility and price.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want the longer 505 km range, stronger 335 hp output and larger 528-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if seven seats and the lower RM338,888 price matter more than maximum range and boot volume.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback RM379,990; Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888
- Seats: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 5; Mercedes-Benz EQB 7
- Power: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 335 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQB 288 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 6.0 s; Mercedes-Benz EQB 6.2 s
- Battery and range: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 95.0 kWh and 505 km; Mercedes-Benz EQB 66.5 kWh and 423 km
- Boot space: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 528 L; Mercedes-Benz EQB 405 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990 | RM 338,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 288 hp |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh✓ | 66.5 kWh |
| EV range | 505 km✓ | 423 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,684 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L✓ | 405 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 305✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- Longer 505 km EV range
- Stronger 335 hp dual-motor output
- Larger 528-litre boot
- Costs RM41,102 more
- Five seats only
- Higher RM395 annual road tax
EQB
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM338,888 price
- Lower RM305 annual road tax
- Shorter 423 km EV range
- Smaller 405-litre boot
- Less power at 288 hp
Q8 e-tron Sportback vs EQB FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or Mercedes-Benz EQB better?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is better for range, power and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the better pick if you need seven seats and want to spend less.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback costs RM379,990, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM338,888. That makes the Audi RM41,102 more expensive.
Which has more range and boot space?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback has more of both, with 505 km of range and 528 litres of boot space. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has 423 km of range and 405 litres of boot space.