Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA
Verdict
At RM16,102 more, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback buys a much larger electric SUV: 4,915 mm long with a 2,928 mm wheelbase, 528 litres of boot space and 505 km of EV range from a 95.0 kWh battery. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is smaller but sharper on the stopwatch, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds against the Audi’s 6.0 seconds, and it gets a longer four-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is space and EV running versus pace and warranty cover.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want the bigger five-seat SUV, 505 km of EV range and a larger 528-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want the quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time, petrol-hybrid refuelling and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi RM379,990; Mercedes-Benz RM363,888
- Power: Audi 335 hp; Mercedes-Benz 302 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi 6.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 5.2 seconds
- Battery and range: Audi 95.0 kWh with 505 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz 1.0 kWh with no EV range figure
- Size: Audi 4,915 mm long and 1,937 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz 4,410 mm long and 1,834 mm wide
- Boot space: Audi 528 litres; Mercedes-Benz 435 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990 | RM 363,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 302 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 505 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L✓ | 435 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 436 |
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
- 505 km EV range
- Bigger cabin footprint with 2,928 mm wheelbase
- Larger 528-litre boot
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Costs RM16,102 more
AMG GLA
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty
- Lower purchase price
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Shorter 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Less power at 302 hp
Q8 e-tron Sportback vs AMG GLA FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA better?
The Audi is better for EV range, size and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz is better for acceleration, warranty length and lower price. Pick based on use: family-distance electric SUV or quicker petrol-hybrid crossover.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback costs RM379,990, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM363,888. The Audi is RM16,102 more expensive.
Which one is more practical?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is more practical on paper, with a 528-litre boot, 2,928 mm wheelbase and 4,915 mm length. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA has 435 litres, 2,729 mm and 4,410 mm.