Verdict
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro is stronger and longer-legged, but the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro makes the value case hard to ignore. The RM95,000 gap buys 402 hp instead of 335 hp, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time instead of 6.0 seconds, and 600 km of EV range instead of 505 km. For a Malaysian buyer, that extra 95 km is the real reason to pay up; space, airbags, AEB, driven wheels and warranty are the same.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro if RM95,000 saved matters more than the extra 95 km of range and 0.4 second quicker sprint.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro if you want the bigger 114.0 kWh battery, 600 km range and stronger 402 hp output.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro RM379,990; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro RM474,990
- Power: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro 335 hp; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro 6.0 s; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro 5.6 s
- Battery: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro 95.0 kWh; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro 114.0 kWh
- EV range: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro 505 km; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro 600 km
- Road tax/year: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro RM395; Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro RM545
advanced 50 quattro
- Costs RM95,000 less
- Still gets dual motors and all-wheel drive
- Same 528-litre boot, 8 airbags and AEB
- 67 hp down on the S Line 55 quattro
- 505 km range is 95 km shorter
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
S Line 55 quattro
- Stronger 402 hp dual-motor output
- Longer 600 km EV range
- Bigger 114.0 kWh battery
- RM95,000 more expensive
- Higher yearly road tax at RM545
- No extra boot space: still 528 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 379,990✓ | RM 474,990 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 335 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 95 kWh | 114 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 505 km | 600 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 170 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-speed automatic transmission | 2-speed automatic transmission |
| Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Audi AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,915 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,619 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,928 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 528 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 255/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R20 | 255/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Bridgestone Alenza 001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes, Audi pre sense front |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 545 |
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.
advanced 50 quattro vs S Line 55 quattro FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro or Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro better?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro is better on performance and range, with 402 hp and 600 km. The advanced 50 quattro is better value if its 335 hp and 505 km range are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback S Line 55 quattro costs RM474,990, while the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback advanced 50 quattro costs RM379,990. The difference is RM95,000.
Do they differ in space or safety equipment?
No difference is shown for the key numbers: both seat five, have a 528-litre boot, 8 airbags, auto emergency braking, the same 4,915 mm length and 2,928 mm wheelbase.