Verdict
The Audi Q8 e-tron costs RM15,640 more at RM465,990, but that gap brings 402 hp, 664 Nm and a 582 km range from its 114 kWh battery, against the EQV’s 201 hp, 362 Nm and 374 km. Its 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time is in another league, and 170 kW DC charging helps on interstate runs. Yet the Mercedes-Benz EQV answers a different Malaysian family need: seven seats, power sliding doors and a 610-litre boot. Pick space first, or the Audi’s far stronger EV hardware.
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want 582 km of range, 402 hp performance and all-wheel drive in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQV if you need seven seats, power sliding doors and a larger 610-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron RM465,990; Mercedes-Benz EQV RM450,350.
- EV range: Audi Q8 e-tron 582 km; Mercedes-Benz EQV 374 km.
- Motor output: Audi Q8 e-tron 402 hp and 664 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQV 201 hp and 362 Nm.
- DC charging: Audi Q8 e-tron 170 kW; Mercedes-Benz EQV 110 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi Q8 e-tron 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQV 12.1 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q8 e-tron five seats and 569 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQV seven seats and 610 litres.
Q8 e-tron
- 582 km EV range from a 114 kWh battery.
- 402 hp, 664 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 170 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, plus all-wheel drive.
- Five seats versus the EQV’s seven.
- 569-litre boot trails the EQV’s 610 litres.
- RM545 annual road tax versus RM160.
EQV
- Seven seats with captain seats and one-touch tumble middle row.
- Power sliding doors and a 610-litre boot.
- RM15,640 lower purchase price and RM160 annual road tax.
- 374 km range is 208 km short of the Audi’s 582 km.
- 201 hp and 362 Nm make it far slower, at 12.1 seconds to 100 km/h.
- 110 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging trail the Audi’s 170 kW and 22 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM465,990 | RM450,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM160✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm✓ | 362 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh✓ | 90 kWh |
| EV Range | 582 km✓ | 374 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-stage ratio planetary gearbox with a single gear | — |
| Gears | 2 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 12.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,633 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,635 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 569 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 245/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" 5-Arm Black Turbine Style Alloy Wheels | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension | — |
| 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED headlights | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| 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, Heated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Captain Seats Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 33:33:33 Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Controls with Individual Blowers |
| Sunroof | — | Twin Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Sunroof Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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 EQV FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes-Benz EQV better?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is better for range, charging and performance, with 582 km, 170 kW DC charging and 402 hp. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is better for carrying people, thanks to seven seats, power sliding doors and a 610-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is RM15,640 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz EQV: RM465,990 versus RM450,350.
Which one is better for long-distance EV travel?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is the clear choice for longer trips. Its 114 kWh battery delivers 582 km of range and accepts up to 170 kW DC charging, versus the EQV’s 90 kWh battery, 374 km range and 110 kW maximum.