Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

How does the Audi Q8 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLC? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi Q8Audi Q8
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLCMercedes-Benz GLC
SpecAudi Q8Mercedes-Benz GLC
Horsepower (max)640 hp671 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.6 s3.5 s
Top speed305 km/h275 km/h
Variants39
Body stylePerformance SUV coupeMid-size SUV / coupe SUV / electric SUV
Generation4M LCIX254 / C254 / MB.EA
Production2024 – present2023 – present
Length5,012 mm4,716 mm
Width2,000 mm1,890 mm
Height1,675 mm1,640 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,888 mm

Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC: common questions

Is the Audi Q8 or Mercedes-Benz GLC faster?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Audi Q8's 3.4s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 3.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q8 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC makes more power: 671 hp (500 kW) versus 640 hp (477 kW) for the Audi Q8.
Is the Audi Q8 or Mercedes-Benz GLC faster on top speed?
The Audi Q8 has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 171 mph (275 km/h) for the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
What is the main difference between the Audi Q8 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Audi Q8 is a performance suv coupe, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a mid-size suv / coupe suv / electric suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.