Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Should you buy Audi SQ8 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 SQ8 price starts at Rs 1.78 Cr ex-showroom for V8 TFSI (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV price starts Rs 1.33 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4Matic (Electric).

SQ8 Vs EQS SUV

Key Highlights	Audi SQ8	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
On Road Price	Rs.2,04,46,274^*	Rs.1,55,32,100^*
Range (km)	-	809
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	122
Charging Time	-	-

Audi SQ8
V8 TFSI
1.78 Cr^*
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
580 Celebration Edition
1.48 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	V8 TFSI	580 Celebration Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,04,46,274^*	Rs.1,55,32,100^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.3,89,164/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,97,631/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.7,14,554	Rs.5,79,500
User Rating	-	4.7 Based on 8 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	-	₹1.51/km

Basic Information

Variant

V8 TFSI

580 Celebration Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,04,46,274^*

Rs.1,55,32,100^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.3,89,164/month

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Rs.2,97,631/month

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Insurance

Rs.7,14,554

Rs.5,79,500

User Rating

4.7

Based on 8 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.51/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TFSI	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	3996	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	122
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanently excited synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	536.40bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	858Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	GDI	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	809 km
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TFSI

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

3996

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

122

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanently excited synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

500bhp@5500rpm

536.40bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm

858Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Fuel Supply System

GDI

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

809 km

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

1-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.1 s	4.7 s

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5005	5136
Width (mm)	2190	1965
Height (mm)	1695	1718
Wheel Base (mm)	3000	3210
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	610
Seating Capacity	5	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Powered Adjustment
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	30	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
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 MoreSQ8 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
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-

Exterior

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

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	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	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Tow Away 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
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	15
Additional Features	Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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