Audi RS Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

Should you buy Audi RS Q8 or Mercedes-Benz EQS? 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 RS Q8 price starts at Rs 2.22 Cr ex-showroom for 4.0 TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts Rs 1.62 Cr ex-showroom for 580 4Matic (Electric).

RS Q8 Vs EQS

Key Highlights	Audi RS Q8	Mercedes-Benz EQS
On Road Price	Rs.2,55,52,576^*	Rs.1,66,44,564^*
Range (km)	-	857
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	107.8
Charging Time	-	-

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Rs2.22 Cr^*
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Rs1.62 Cr^*
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2.22 Cr^*
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Basic Information	4.0 TFSI Quattro	580 4Matic	xDrive50
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,55,52,576^*	Rs.1,66,44,564^*	Rs.1,46,37,146^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.4,86,370/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,21,324/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,78,596/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.8,86,156	Rs.2,51,284	Rs.5,47,646
User Rating	4.1 Based on 40 Reviews	4.4 Based on 38 Reviews	4.2 Based on 65 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.26/km	₹ 1.94/km

Basic Information

4.0 TFSI Quattro

580 4Matic

xDrive50

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,55,52,576^*

Rs.1,66,44,564^*

Rs.1,46,37,146^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.4,86,370/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,21,324/month

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Rs.2,78,596/month

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Insurance

Rs.8,86,156

Rs.2,51,284

Rs.5,47,646

User Rating

4.1

Based on 40 Reviews

4.4

Based on 38 Reviews

4.2

Based on 65 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.26/km

₹ 1.94/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V8 Twin Turbo Engine	Not applicable	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	3998	Not applicable	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	No	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	-	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	107.8	111.5
Motor Type	Not applicable	Two permanently excited synchronous motors	synchronous motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	591.39bhp@6000rpm	750.97bhp	516.29bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	800Nm@2200-4500rpm	855Nm	765Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	857 km	575 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km	-
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	-	5.5H- 22kW(100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	-	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	-	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed tiptronic	1-Speed	-
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

V8 Twin Turbo Engine

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

3998

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	5.8	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	8	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	85	-	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	250	210	200
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20	0.25
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Anti Roll Bar	-	-
Steering Type	Electric	-	electric
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	-	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	ceramic Ventilated Disc	-	ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	ceramic Ventilated Disc	-	ventilated disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210	200
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.8 s	4.3 s	6.1 s
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20	0.25
Tyre Size	295/35 R23	-	255/50 R21(FandR)
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	-	R21
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Anti Roll Bar

Steering Type

Electric

electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5012	5216	4953
Width (mm)	2190	2125	2230
Height (mm)	1751	1512	1695
Wheel Base (mm)	2998	2585	3014
Front Tread (mm)	-	1615	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	1020	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390	2585	2285
Grossweight (kg)	3015	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	605	610	500
No. of Doors	5	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-	Yes
Power Boot	No	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	Yes
Smart Key Band	No	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	No
Rear Curtain	No	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-	No
Battery Saver	-	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome	-
Massage Seats	Front	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	Front
Drive Modes	2	-	3
Air Conditioner	Yes	-	Yes
Heater	Yes	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-	Yes
Glove Box	No	-	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Sports contoured flat bottomed steering wheel, Contour/Ambient lighting package, Sports seats in front with Alcantara/leather combination Upholstery	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)	Steering column adjustment (Length & Height), 2-spoke design polygonal shape steering wheel, Ambient Interior Lighting extended with mood lights, Frameless Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, BMW Iconic Sounds, for interior and exterior, controlled by Driving Experience Switch modes: - Personal: Balanced acoustic comfort - Sport: Pronounced load feedback - Efficient: High acoustic comfort,
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Orca Black MetallicGalaxy-Blue-MetallicDragon Orange MetallicDaytona Gray PearlescentFloret Silver MetallicMatador Red MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colors	High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colors	Oxide Grey MetallicIndividual Storm Bay MetallicMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant EffectAventurine Red MetallicBlack Sapphire+2 MoreiX Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	-	-
Headlamp Washers	-	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Optional	-	Yes
Side Stepper	Optional	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-	-
Chrome Garnish	No	-	-
Dual Tone Body Colour	-	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-	Yes
Additional Features	RS Scuff Plates, High Gloss Styling Package, HD Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic light design (optional) RS Sports Exhaust System (optional) Black Styling Package with Black Mirror Housing and roof rails (optional) RS Steel brakes with brake calipers in Red (optional) 23" Cast Aluminium alloy Wheels 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Matt Titanium Gray (optional) 23" Alloy wheels in 5-Y-spoke rotor, Anthracite Black, diamond-turned (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Black (optional)	-	BMW Wallbox with integrated cable management and LED bars to indicate charging status (Max output -11 kW/3-phase), Charging flap - In rear right side panel with LED for charging status, Automatic operation of tailgate, LED headlights:- (Low-beam and high-beam headlights (LED technology) (Licence plate illumination (LED technology) (Automatic beam-throw control) High-beam assistant, Daytime driving lights (LED technology), LED rear lights, Welcome Light Carpet, Follow-me-home function, Comfort access system, incl:- (Keyless access to the vehicle) (Welcome light setting when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic unlocking when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic locking when moving away from the vehicle) Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, Thermally insulated windscreen, Power socket (12 V):- (1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring) (1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap), Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Soft-Close function for side doors, Door handles flush with the door surface, Windscreen wipers with integrated washing nozzles, Rear-view camera with cleaning system integrated into the BMW badge, BMW Headliner anthracite,
Tyre Size	295/35 R23	-	255/50 R21(FandR)
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colors

Orca Black MetallicGalaxy-Blue-MetallicDragon Orange MetallicDaytona Gray PearlescentFloret Silver Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colors

High Tech SilverGraphite GreySodalite BlueObsidian BlackDiamond White BrightEQS Colors

Oxide Grey MetallicIndividual Storm Bay MetallicMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant Effect+2 MoreiX Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	9	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	-	Without Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	-	Driver and Passenger
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating	-	-	5 Star
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-	-
MirrorLink	No	-	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-	No
Compass	Yes	-	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-	14.9
Connectivity	Android Auto	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	-	Yes
Internal Storage	-	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	-	18
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	-	BMW Virtual Assistant,10.9-inch central display, 10.9-inch front passenger display including Cockpit tile,BMW Live Cockpit Professional,
Usb Ports	Yes	-	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi RS Q8 and Mercedes-Benz EQS?

A ) Audi RS Q8 price starts at ₹ 2.22 Cr & Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts at ₹ 1.62 Cr in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz EQS is cheaper between these two cars.

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