Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

Should you buy Audi Q8 e-tron or Mercedes-Benz EQS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q8 e-tron price starts at Rs 1.15 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts at Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Q8 e-tron Vs EQS

Key Highlights	Audi Q8 e-tron	Mercedes-Benz EQS
On Road Price	Rs.1,33,41,420^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Range (km)	582	857
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	106	107.8
Charging Time	6-12 Hours	-

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Rs1.27 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
Rs1.63 Cr^*
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Audi Q8 e-tron
55 Quattro
1.27 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
580 4Matic
1.63 Cr^*
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Basic Information	55 Quattro	580 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,33,41,420^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,53,942/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,24,851/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,01,290	Rs.6,34,588
User Rating	4.2 Based on 42 Reviews	4.4 Based on 40 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.82/km	₹1.26/km

Basic Information

55 Quattro

580 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,33,41,420^*

Rs.1,70,67,288^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,53,942/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,24,851/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.5,01,290

Rs.6,34,588

User Rating

4.2

Based on 42 Reviews

4.4

Based on 40 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.82/km

₹1.26/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	No	No
Battery Capacity (kWh)	106	107.8
Motor Type	-	Two permanently excited synchronous motors
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	402.3bhp	750.97bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	664Nm	855Nm
Range (km)	582 km	857 km
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	6-12 Hours	-
Charging Time (D.C)	30min	-
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	3	-
Charging Port	CCS-I	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity (kWh)

106

107.8

Motor Type

Two permanently excited synchronous motors

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

402.3bhp

750.97bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	200	210
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

200

210

Drag Coefficient

0.20

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6 s	4.3 s
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4915	5216
Width (mm)	1976	2125
Height (mm)	1646	1512
Wheel Base (mm)	2498	2585
Front Tread (mm)	-	1615
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2585
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	110
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	505	610
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Soft Door Closing, Both Sides Charging	Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Electric Art interior( 1 Seats with lumbar support, 2 head restraints in the front and lighting (ARTICO man-made leather in black / space grey). 3 Black trim in a finely-structured look. 4 Door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering. 5 Velor floor mats.6 Ambience lighting)
Digital Cluster	Audi Virtual Cockpit plus	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Seats

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
Available Colours	Purple Velvet Pearl EffectSoneira Red MetallicSuzuka Grey MetallicCarat Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicCamouflage GreenMidnight Blue Pearl EffectIpanema Brown MetallicSeville Red MetallicMagnet Gray+14 MoreQ8 e-tron Colours	High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Purple Velvet Pearl EffectSoneira Red MetallicSuzuka Grey MetallicCarat Beige MetallicMythos Black Metallic+14 MoreQ8 e-tron Colours

High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	Without Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Hinglish Voice Commands

Navigation With Live Traffic

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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