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 1.17 Cr ex-showroom for Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price starts Rs 1.28 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4Matic (Electric).

Q8 Vs EQS SUV

Key Highlights	Audi Q8	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
On Road Price	Rs.1,35,23,682^*	Rs.1,49,72,338^*
Range (km)	-	809
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	122
Charging Time	-	-

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Rs1.17 Cr^*
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Rs1.43 Cr^*
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1.17 Cr^*
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Basic Information	Quattro	580 4Matic	2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,35,23,682^*	Rs.1,49,72,338^*	Rs.1,20,89,128^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,57,416/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,84,987/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,30,101/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,82,292	Rs.5,59,638	Rs.4,34,128
User Rating	4.7 Based on 4 Reviews	4.5 Based on 5 Reviews	4.5 Based on 273 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.51/km	-

Basic Information

Quattro

580 4Matic

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,35,23,682^*

Rs.1,49,72,338^*

Rs.1,20,89,128^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,57,416/month

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Rs.2,84,987/month

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Rs.2,30,101/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,82,292

Rs.5,59,638

Rs.4,34,128

User Rating

4.7

Based on 4 Reviews

4.5

Based on 5 Reviews

4.5

Based on 273 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹ 1.51/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V6	Not applicable	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2995	Not applicable	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable	44 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	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	858Nm	400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable	4
Valve Configuration	-	Not applicable	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Not applicable	Direct Injection
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 Automatic Transmission
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2995

Not applicable

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	-	11.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	250	210	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	-	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electronic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	12.84
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.6 s	4.7 s	8.1 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	45.53
Tyre Type	-	-	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	-	9.48
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	28.66
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	21	-	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	21	-	20
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4995	5136	5018
Width (mm)	1995	1965	2105
Height (mm)	1705	1718	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	291
Wheel Base (mm)	2995	3210	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	-	2378
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	3200
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	610	499
Seating Capacity	5	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	605	-	-
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Optional
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	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	-	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes	No
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	-	3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing, Clear Exit Monitor
Massage Seats	-	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	-	-	No
Drive Modes	-	-	6
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	Powered Adjustment	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Optional

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	-	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender 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	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	-	-	Optional
Sun Roof	-	-	No
Side Stepper	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	Optional
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	-	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Type	-	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours

Velvet BrownBLACK LACQUERObsidian Black MetallicSMARAGD GREEN METALLICSelenite Grey Metallic+5 MoreEQS SUV Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver and Passenger	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

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	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
MirrorLink	-	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-	10
Connectivity	-	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	15	10
Additional Features	-	-	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV?

A ) Audi Q8 price starts at ₹ 1.17 Cr & Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price starts at ₹ 1.28 Cr in New Delhi. Audi Q8 is cheaper between these two cars.

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