Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.33 Crore and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

AMG CLE 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe vs Q8 Sportback e-tron 50 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG CLE	Q8 Sportback e-tron
Price	Rs. 1.33 Crore	Rs. 1.19 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	-
Power	442 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

Rs. 1.33 Crore

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline	Not Applicable
Engine Type	3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Battery	48 V	95 kWh
Electric Motor		Dual (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	442 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm (Max Power), 23 bhp (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	560 Nm @ 2200 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor)	664 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	200
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging		0-80 % : 30 mins, 170 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		22 kW charger
AC Regular Charging		11 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension		Adaptive Air Suspension
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	265 / 35 R20	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	295 / 30 R20	255 / 50 R20
Wheels	Aero Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Multi-colour (30)
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" LCD Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Burmester Dolby Atmos Speakers	16 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Red)	Dual Tone (Black, Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Magnet Gray
	Spectral Blue	Chronos Gray Metallic
	Sun Yellow	Glacier White Metallic
	Patagonia Red Metallic	Madeira Brown Metallic
	Alpine Grey	Manhattan Gray Metallic
	Opalite White Bright	Mythos Black Metallic
		Plasma Blue Metallic
		Siam Beige Metallic
		Soneira Red Metallic

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron?

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.33 Crore and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Length Width Height	4853 mm * 2042 mm * 1434 mm	4915 mm * 1976 mm * 1632 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2875	2928

Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	5
Bootspace	410 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Radiator Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured	Cladding - Black/Grey
Diffuser
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Live Traffic Updates On App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage