Verdict
At RM465,990, the Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM29,081 less than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe while bringing five seats, a 569-litre boot and 582 km of EV range. Its two motors produce 402 hp and 664 Nm for a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Mercedes’ 254 hp, 370 Nm and 6.4 seconds. The E-Class Coupe counters with a 250 km/h top speed, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a panoramic sunroof. Pick the Audi if charging access and family space matter; the Mercedes suits petrol buyers wanting coupe form and more driver assistance.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you can charge an EV and want RM29,081 savings, five seats, a 569-litre boot and 582 km of range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe if you want a four-seat petrol coupe with 250 km/h top speed, adaptive cruise control with steering assist and a panoramic sunroof.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM495,071.
- Power and torque: Audi has 402 hp and 664 Nm; Mercedes has 254 hp and 370 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi takes 5.6 seconds; Mercedes takes 6.4 seconds.
- Top speed: Audi reaches 200 km/h; Mercedes reaches 250 km/h.
- Practicality: Audi has five seats and a 569-litre boot; Mercedes has four seats and a 425-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Audi RM545; Mercedes RM376.
Q8 e-tron
- RM29,081 lower purchase price
- 402 hp, 664 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h
- Five seats, 569-litre boot and 582 km EV range
- 200 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-go
- No panoramic sunroof
E-Class Coupe
- 250 km/h top speed
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-go
- Panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof
- RM29,081 higher purchase price
- Four seats and a 425-litre boot versus five seats and 569 litres
- 254 hp, 370 Nm and 6.4-second 0-100 km/h trail the Audi
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM465,990✓ | RM495,071 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 254 hp |
| Torque | — | 370 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 582 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-stage ratio planetary gearbox with a single gear | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 2 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 147 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,315 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 569 litres✓ | 425 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | Agility Control with Selective Damping System |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 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 | — |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED headlights | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Powered Rear Sun Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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.
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Q8 e-tron vs E-Class Coupe FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe better?
The Audi is the better choice for EV range, acceleration and passenger-carrying practicality: 582 km, 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h, five seats and 569 litres. Choose the Mercedes for its petrol drivetrain, 250 km/h top speed and adaptive cruise control with steering assist.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe costs RM29,081 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Which is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is more practical, with five seats, five doors and a 569-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has four seats, four doors and a 425-litre boot.