Audi Q8 vs Mercedes Benz S Class

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Audi Q8

Audi Q8

RSQ8 Performance

2.34 crore

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes Benz S Class

S 450 4Matic 3.0 Petrol

1.95 crore

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

8
6

Engine Displacement

3996 cc
2999 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

640hp at 6000rpm
367hp at 5500-6100rpm

Max Engine Torque

850Nm at 2300-4500rpm
500Nm at 1600-4500rpm

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
9

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Motor Type

Integrated Starter Generator

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
76 litres

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

N/A

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

Official Fuel Economy

12.82 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Turning Radius

6.65 m
6.4 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Wheel Size

23 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

295/35 R23
255/45 R19

Rear Tyre Size

295/35 R23
255/45 R19

Dimensions

Length

5022 mm
5289 mm

Width

2007 mm
1954 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Wheelbase

2995 mm
3216 mm

Doors

5
4

Height

1503 mm

Boot Capacity

550 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Cooled Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

Cup Holders

Vanity Mirror

Glove Box

Sunglass Holder

Cabin Boot Access

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Rear Reading Lamp

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

12 Volt Port

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Interior Lamps

Roof Grab Handles

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
4-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

Auto Parking

Safety

Airbags

8
10

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Passenger Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Dashcam

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

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 & Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

ORVM turn indicators

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

Laser and LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Rub Strips

Antenna

Shark Fin

Scuff Plates

Wheel Arch Cladding

Cornering Headlights

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Projector Headlamps

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
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

Seat Count

5
5

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
12.8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

6

MirrorLink

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Find My Car

Over the air (OTA) updates

SOS Button

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Alexa Compatibility