Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Should you buy Audi Q8 or Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q8 price starts at Rs 1.13 Cr ex-showroom for Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price starts Rs 1.33 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4Matic (Electric).

Q8 Vs EQS SUV

Key Highlights	Audi Q8	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
On Road Price	Rs.1,30,19,464^*	Rs.1,55,27,500^*
Range (km)	-	809
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	122
Charging Time	-	-

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Quattro
1.13 Cr^*
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580 Celebration Edition
1.48 Cr^*
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3.0 l Petrol Dynamic HSE
1.38 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Quattro	580 Celebration Edition	3.0 l Petrol Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,30,19,464^*	Rs.1,55,27,500^*	Rs.1,58,40,333^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,48,563/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,97,555/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,01,504/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,65,364	Rs.5,79,500	Rs.5,60,073
User Rating	4.4 Based on 7 Reviews	4.7 Based on 7 Reviews	4.3 Based on 81 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available
Running Cost	-	₹1.51/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

Quattro

580 Celebration Edition

3.0 l Petrol Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,30,19,464^*

Rs.1,55,27,500^*

Rs.1,58,40,333^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,48,563/month

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Rs.2,97,555/month

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Rs.3,01,504/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,65,364

Rs.5,79,500

Rs.5,60,073

User Rating

4.4

Based on 7 Reviews

4.7

Based on 7 Reviews

4.3

Based on 81 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.51/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V6	Not applicable	3.0 L 6-cylinder
Displacement (cc)	2995	Not applicable	2998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable	66 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	122	Not applicable
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanently excited synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm	536.40bhp	345.98bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	858Nm	700Nm@1500-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	Not applicable	809 km	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-speed	1-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

3.0 L 6-cylinder

Displacement (cc)

2995

Not applicable

2998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

66 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

122

Not applicable

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanently excited synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm

536.40bhp

345.98bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm

858Nm

700Nm@1500-3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

809 km

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-speed

1-Speed

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	86
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	250	210	234

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	12.53
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210	234
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.6 s	4.7 s	5.9 s

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4995	5136	4946
Width (mm)	1995	1965	2209
Height (mm)	1705	1718	1820
Wheel Base (mm)	2995	3210	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	-	2360
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	3220
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	254	-	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	610	-
Seating Capacity	5	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	605	-	530

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	2 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	Yes
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver MetallicTamarind Brown Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours	Velvet BrownBLACK LACQUERObsidian Black MetallicSMARAGD GREEN METALLICSelenite Grey MetallicOpalith White MetallicHIGH TECH SILBER METALLICLACKSodalite Blue MetallicPolar White Non MetallicALPINGRAU UNILACK+5 MoreEQS SUV Colours	Velocity Blue Gloss Finish DTGiola GreenEthereal Frost Silver Gloss Finish DTVaresine Blue DTSunset Gold Gloss Finish DTFlux Silver Satin Finish DTConstellation Blue Gloss FinishCarpathian GreySunset Gold Gloss FinishTourmaline Brown Satin Finish DT+54 MoreRange Rover Sport Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver and Passenger	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	-	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	-	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
Live Weather	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	-	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes	-
RSA	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	-
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	-	-	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	17	15	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-

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