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 2.34 Cr ex-showroom for Performance (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for 580 4MATIC Celebration Edition (Electric).

RS Q8 Vs EQS

Key Highlights	Audi RS Q8	Mercedes-Benz EQS
On Road Price	Rs.2,68,86,057^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Range (km)	-	857
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	107.8
Charging Time	-	-

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Audi RS Q8
Rs2.34 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
Rs1.63 Cr^*
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Audi RS Q8
Performance
2.34 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS
580 4Matic
1.63 Cr^*
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Basic Information	Performance	580 4Matic
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,68,86,057^*	Rs.1,70,67,288^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,11,738/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,26,958/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.9,30,927	Rs.6,34,588
User Rating	4.7 Based on 4 Reviews	4.4 Based on 40 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.26/km

Basic Information

Performance

580 4Matic

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,68,86,057^*

Rs.1,70,67,288^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,11,738/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,26,958/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.9,30,927

Rs.6,34,588

User Rating

4.7

Based on 4 Reviews

4.4

Based on 40 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.26/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V8 Engine	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	3998	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	No
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	107.8
Motor Type	Not applicable	Two permanently excited synchronous motors
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	632bhp	750.97bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	850Nm	855Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Twin	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	857 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

V8 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
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	9	-
Emission Norm Compliance	-	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210
Drag Coefficient	-	0.20
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.6 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

Top Speed (Kmph)

210

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5012	5216
Width (mm)	-	2125
Height (mm)	-	1512
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2585
Front Tread (mm)	-	1615
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2585
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	254	110
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	610
No. of Doors	-	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front Only	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Seat Headrest

Adjustable

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Seats	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
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)
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Seats

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
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Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicChilli Red MettalicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 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
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 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	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi RS Q8
- Sharp exterior styling looks aggressive and commands good road presence
- Sportier interior retains the standard Q8's luxury
- Explosive performance makes it a superb highway machine
- For a sporty car with big 23-inch wheels, the ride quality is surprisingly good
- Supercar-like handling and braking performance
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Looks like a car from the future
- ARAI claimed range stands at 857km
- Exhilarating performance, especially with the AMG
- Cabin experience is unlike any other luxury car in the market
- Excellent pricing as it is being assembled in India

Audi RS Q8
- Parking sensors are highly sensitive in traffic
- Touchscreen for AC control is tough to use on the go
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- Misses out on rear seat features to be called the S-Cass of electrics
- Low ground clearance will have you tip towing on speed breakers

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