2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC vs 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC
2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC: 9 of 15 decision facts sourced.

2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro: 2 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Combined MPG, Annual fuel cost, and 5 more.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro
Engine4.0L V8 biturbo with mild hybrid drive mbusa.comNot yet sourced
Horsepower530 hp mbusa.comNot yet sourced
Torque553 lb-ft mbusa.comNot yet sourced
Drivetrain4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive mbusa.comNot yet sourced
Transmission9G-TRONIC 9-speed mbusa.comNot yet sourced
NHTSA overallNot rated by NHTSA nhtsa.govNot rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov
Recalls (model year)0 nhtsa.gov0 nhtsa.gov
Seating6 mbusa.comNot yet sourced
Cargo volume17.4-84.9 cu ft mbusa.comNot yet sourced

Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.

Not yet sourced — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC: Starting MSRP, Combined MPG, Annual fuel cost, Owner complaints (NHTSA), Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty. 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Drivetrain, Transmission, Combined MPG, Annual fuel cost, Owner complaints (NHTSA), Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC if

  • Lower price today — $47.99 vs $133.8

Skip both if

  • Neither is rated by NHTSA yet.
  • Neither publishes starting MSRP, combined MPG, annual fuel cost, owner complaints and 2 more decision fields yet.

Verdict: Pick the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC if you need proven power (530 hp, 553 lb‑ft torque) and high towing capacity (7,700 lbs). Pick the 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro if a clean recall record is your top priority and you can accept missing performance data. Neither is rated by NHTSA yet.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC lists at $47.99 while 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro lists at $133.8 — 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC undercuts 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro by $85.81 (179%).

Provisional pick: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC — not enough sourced decision facts for 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.

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Spec-by-spec comparison

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro
Engine4.0L V8 biturbo with mild hybrid drive—
Horsepower530 hp—
Torque553 lb-ft—
Transmission9G-TRONIC 9-speed—
Drivetrain4MATIC® fully variable all-wheel drive—
Displacement4.0L—

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC

What works

  • Powerful 530 hp V8 engine
  • High towing capacity of 7,700 lbs
  • Spacious cargo volume up to 84.9 cu ft

2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

What works

  • Zero recalls reported for the model year

What doesn't

  • No published engine, horsepower, or torque figures
  • No cargo volume or seating capacity disclosed

Bottom line

Provisional pick: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC — not enough sourced decision facts for 2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro.

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