Audi Q8 vs Mercedes Benz A Class Limousine

Autocar India
Delhi
Audi Q8

Audi Q8

55 TFSI 3.0 Petrol AT

1.13 crore

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

Mercedes Benz A Class Limousine

1.3 Petrol A 200

44.46 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Number of Cylinders

6
–

Engine Displacement

2995 cc
1332 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
4 cyls, Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

340hp
163hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

500Nm
250Nm at 1620-4000rpm

Drive Layout

All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Dual-Clutch Auto

Number of Gears

8
7

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
43 litres

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Drive Mode Types

N/A
–

0-100kph

6.07 s
8.5 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

3.97 s
5.35 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

4.93 s
6.73 s

Official Fuel Economy

–
17.5 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Manual

Turning Radius

6.65 m
–

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-Link
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

21 inches
17-inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R21
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

285/45 R21
205/55 R17

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space-saver

Dimensions

Length

4995 mm
4549 mm

Width

2190 mm
1796 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Height

1705 mm
1446 mm

Wheelbase

2995 mm
2729 mm

Kerb Weight

2194 kg
1315 kg

Doors

5
4

Boot Capacity

605 litres
405 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
Auto 2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Airbags

8
7

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Heads Up Display

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Side Airbag

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front and Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

–

Rub Strips

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED taillights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Puddle Lamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

Laser and LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40

Seat Count

5
5

Seats

–
Leatherette

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens