Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 vs Audi SQ8

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 or Audi SQ8? 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. Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 price starts at Rs 1.32 Cr ex-showroom for 4Matic (Petrol) and Audi SQ8 price starts Rs 1.78 Cr ex-showroom for V8 TFSI (Petrol). AMG CLE 53 has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while SQ8 has 3996 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the AMG CLE 53 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the SQ8 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

AMG CLE 53 Vs SQ8

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53	Audi SQ8
On Road Price	Rs.1,52,51,675^*	Rs.2,04,45,474^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2999	3996
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53
4Matic
1.32 Cr^*
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V8 TFSI
1.78 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	4Matic	V8 TFSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,52,51,675^*	Rs.2,04,45,474^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,90,302/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.3,89,147/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,40,175	Rs.7,14,554
User Rating	4.5 Based on 13 Reviews	-
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Basic Information

Variant

4Matic

V8 TFSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,52,51,675^*

Rs.2,04,45,474^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,90,302/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.3,89,147/month

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Insurance

Rs.5,40,175

Rs.7,14,554

User Rating

4.5

Based on 13 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder	TFSI
Displacement (cc)	2999	3996
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	88 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm	500bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	560Nm@2200 rpmrpm	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDI
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed DCT	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder

TFSI

Displacement (cc)

2999

3996

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

88 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

442bhp@5800-6100 rpmrpm

500bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

560Nm@2200 rpmrpm

770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDI

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed DCT

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.2 s	4.1 s

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4941	5005
Width (mm)	-	2190
Height (mm)	-	1695
Wheel Base (mm)	2875	3000
Seating Capacity	4	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	4 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	-	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
Drive Modes	4	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Comfort \| Sport \| Sport Plus \| Individual	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	12.3
Ambient Light Colour	64	30

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Metallic-Spectral-BlueSolid-Sun-YellowMANUFAKTUR-Patagonia-RedMANUFAKTUR-Graphite-Grey-MagnoMANUFAKTUR ALPINE GREY SOLIDMANUFAKTUR-Spectral-Blue-MagnoMetallic-Obsidian-BlackMANUFAKTUR-Opalite-White+3 MoreAMG CLE 53 Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicChilli Red MettalicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver Metallic+3 MoreSQ8 Colours
Body Type	CoupeAll Coupe Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark FIn	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding

Exterior

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

Safety

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.9	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	17
Additional Features	Burmester surround sound system \| Advanced MBUX infotainment system more	Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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