Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB
Verdict
The Audi is the larger, cheaper EV: RM379,990, 335 hp, dual motors, AWD, 505 km range and a 2,928 mm wheelbase, but its 528-litre boot trails the Mercedes. The AMG GLB costs RM418,888 and is quicker to 100 km/h at 5.5 seconds versus 6.0, with a 570-litre boot and four-year warranty. But it is shorter and narrower, has 302 hp from its 1,991 cc petrol hybrid set-up, and pays RM436 road tax against the Audi’s RM395. The RM38,898 gap is not buying extra power.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want the cheaper car here, full-electric running, 505 km of EV range and the longer wheelbase.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you want the quicker 0–100 km/h time, bigger boot and longer four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi RM379,990; Mercedes-Benz RM418,888
- Powertrain: Audi dual motor electric; Mercedes-Benz 1,991 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Power: Audi 335 hp; Mercedes-Benz 302 hp
- 0–100 km/h: Audi 6.0 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 5.5 seconds
- Size: Audi 4,915 mm long and 1,937 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz 4,634 mm long and 1,834 mm wide
- Boot space: Audi 528 litres; Mercedes-Benz 570 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| 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 | 5.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 95.0 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 505 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 528 L | 570 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 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
- Cheaper by RM38,898
- 505 km EV range
- Longer 2,928 mm wheelbase
- Slower 0–100 km/h time
- Smaller 528-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG GLB
- Quicker 5.5-second 0–100 km/h time
- Bigger 570-litre boot
- Longer four-year warranty
- Costs RM38,898 more
- Lower 302 hp output
- Higher RM436 annual road tax
Q8 e-tron Sportback vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The Audi is the better EV and price play, with 505 km range and a lower RM379,990 price. The Mercedes-Benz is better if you want the quicker 5.5-second 0–100 km/h time, bigger boot and longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM418,888, while the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback costs RM379,990. That makes the Mercedes-Benz RM38,898 dearer.
Which one is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB is quicker, doing 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback takes 6.0 seconds.