Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV
Comparing the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron (from $74,400) with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV (from $180,000). The Q8 e-tron offers 285 miles of range while the Maybach EQS SUV offers 300 miles.
Quick Take
Audi Q8 e-tron wins on price, while Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV packs the most punch.
2024 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $74,400
- About $248 per mile of range
- Up to 300 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
2026 • SUV
Most Powerful
- 649 hp
- 700 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 mph in 4.1s
- 130 mph top speed
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV: Which Should You Buy?
The Audi Q8 e-tron starts at $74,400, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV ($180,000) by about $105,500.
Both top out at 300 miles of EPA-rated range.
The Audi Q8 e-tron offers 56.4 cu ft of cargo space vs 15.5 for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV. The Audi Q8 e-tron is also 8 inches shorter than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV, which makes it easier to park.
Bottom line: pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if you want the most for your money, or the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV if you want the most power.
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