Should You Buy Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes EQE SUV?

[@iMaxPatten]

Apologies for the on-screen text in many places and longer video, there's a lot going on with these cars' specs and I wanted to get the most important info out there for you potential buyers! This video has chapters so feel free to use them. If you have questions about either car happy to answer here in the comments!

[@Wasabi9111]

Test drove a base EQE SUV yesterday with the regular suspension and the ride was horrible! Overall the driving experience was really not that much better than the Ioniq five. The high dash made the interior extremely claustrophobic. Came out of the experience extremely disappointed.

[@PhilT993]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Rule #1 before you make a commitment to a car - as a huge investment - Testdrive! Good that you did!

[@Luke22022]

Thank you Max for a very informative and concise presentation. I thought I wanted to get an EQE suv until you outlined the value and features of the Audi. Kyle and Dave tend to ramble on and I appreciated your fast talking style and reasonable length of the video.

[@PhilT993]

I drive a Tesla Model 3 LR and want to upgrade. I have done a lot of research on both of these and I have to say that you have done a really good comparison review of these two vehicles. I kind of prefer the Audi, BUT I live in Canada where the CCS "network" is even worse than it is inn the US so I would not consider buying a car that cannot have access to the Tesla Supercharging network.

[@tonys9413]

Nice comparison, Max! The Q8 e-tron is more driver oriented and better integrated dashboard / center screens design. But, I agree, a slightly used ‘21 e-tron is a far better value. Now that the Q8 is out, a pre-owned e-tron will be an even better value shortly.

[@Wasabi9111]

Biggest issue with a used etron is the

[@kaeorad]

Nice review which the engineer side of me basically agrees with. But I have an EQE, did not look at the Audi as I am a tall, big guy. Love it! The ride is ultra smooth, the sunroof is nicely executed, the maneuverability with the 4 wheel steering surprisingly good and the car is extremely quiet at speed with no wind noise. (and absolutely no squeaks). The interior design and human sensory design (btw awesome sound profiles) are typically MB luxe and make me feel richer than I am. It's the best car I have ever had...

[@evkx]

Thanks for the comparison. For me the choice would be Audi every day. Looks better, and much higher charging speed on average (116kW vs 98)

[@Tas_ola]

Very informative

[@DigitalFeeling]

Fyi: the EQE SUV also has a 22kWh AC charging option.

[@rdk3996]

Nice job!! Thank you.

[@davidbryant2872]

Excellent comparison, thanks!

[@michaelp.459]

It is so funny that the Mercedes is assessed to be more luxurious, due to the materials used by Audi in Germany it is exactly the opposite. An addition to that the Audi is as or even more expensive than the Mercedes (a fully speced EQE 500 SUV is 110 kEUR vs a comparably speced Audi Etron 55 is 120 kEUR). Furthermore the corresponding noise tests have resulted in the Audi being as quite as the Mercedes and due to the much better seats the Audi is assessed as being more comfortable by a lot of testers. The real advantages of the Mercedes are the better efficiency, the more advanced drivers assistance system and the better media and online integration. As a driver of an ETron 55 Sportback I would today take the Mercedes for the advantages described. However, if you want a car which feels more premium on the inside and you like the Audi Exterior better (which by the way I do), take the Audi.

[@sugarhog1938]

Cuz eqe is more affordable. Q8 etron is like GLS 580 price point

[@HKFIJIHK]

This is the launch trim. Which comes with the orange sticking and RS wheels.

[@guccisasha]

Nice overview Max, great job. Wished someone was filming you, or maybe a tripoded phone camera, would be more professional and less dizziness for us viewers. Man, all those buttons in those 2 cars make me love my MYLR even more. My vote will be for a Model S, plaid at this price point, I will be getting me one for Christmas. Ty again, your videos are becoming more and more interesting and informative, especially when you interview heads or CEOs of companies specializing in energy, like with your recent Emporia interview. I also enjoy your videos with Dave, he's a wealth of EV knowledge. I am very happy with their excellent J1772 charger, and after your video I did contact them and I will be getting some back-up batteries from them to pair with my solar systems, as the Tesla Powerwall are so late on their deliveries. Hope you can have similar interviews with companies like Autel, ChargePoint, Electrify America, Powerwall, etc...

[@KokkiePiet]

What? You didn't drive it? How does the adaptive air suspension compare?

[@marksinclair383]

The Mercedes somehow looks a more fragile thing. The Audi looks( and probably is), like it’s built like a tank.

[@metetonbaklar]

Of course AUDI E-TRON

[@sldetailing2953]

What about drive?

[@richardh3587]

Lots of confusion about the tax credit: neither of these qualify if you buy since they aren’t made in the US. There is a different tax credit that can be claimed by leasing companies (up to 7500) that some pass along as incentive. This credit is not tied to msrp or buyer income either. Currently Audi FS is offering a 7500 credit on all q8 trims (even the 90k prestige)

[@sthomaschannel]

The allure of the Three pointed Star, you don't get that for four Zeros...

[@christinel5347]

The Mercedes looks too boxy for me, same thing for the q4 etron, but the q8 etron is really nice

[@purimuri2011]

You should buy a BMW IX 😊

[@trinitonv8]

EQE !

[@johnclaeys376]

EQE all the way. Audi is still a VW. EQE SUV is so luxurious insideout.

[@HKFIJIHK]

I had a EQE as a loaner for 2 weeks. It was okay. The interior creaks when you press on it in some places. I ended up getting the Audi and it’s solid.

[@linard76]

We compared both, the EQE interior is generally better. The Audi’s interior felt more pedestrian and creaked just as much as the Benz did in similar places.

[@HKFIJIHK]

@@linard76interesting. I’ve used the EQQ for two weeks on loan. 300 miles on it and it creaked a bunch. I ended up getting the e tron where i couldn’t find a single creak. That was when I made the purchase. Maybe I’m lucky. But EQE body proportions in my opinion are a negative. Reminds of a loaf of bread. Nonetheless. Both drive nice.

[@linard76]

@@HKFIJIHK yeah, we weren’t impressed with MMI or the surprisingly busy air suspension. But what killed the week-long rental for us was when the every single driver assistance feature went offline for a full day, came back then went offline again.

[@sugarhog1938]

The q8 etron is way better than any eq. Made for 2 different markets. The eqs are for family’s who have a budget, the q8 etron is made for rich CEOs. Q8 is double the price of a eqe

[@hankmiller990]

I have ONE big problem with the Audi and that's it's has no rear wheel stearing.

[@HKFIJIHK]

It’s not even a big vehicle

[@sugarhog1938]

Yea, for cheaper prices you can get an ix with 4 wheel steering

[@Hp1.1]

The Benz is just more elegant, if you like soft curves and more luxurious then I would choose the Benz , the Audi is more aggressive with its looks and seems like a sporty electric suv , the Mercedes commands respect

[@sugarhog1938]

Mercedes is more affordable, Audi is made for richer people, I would go merc cuz it’s cheaper and I can’t afford any Audi

[@justinbrown2570]

You watch RedLine Reviews don’t you?

[@antster7]

Got a letter from Audi about potential motor failure

[@gregsullivan7408]

Both EVs? Bleah. I'll keep my liquid gold powered Q7 thanks. 🤣🕺

[@your_royal_highness]

Neither. Stick with gas