Mercedes Benz Gle vs Audi Q8

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2989 cc
3996 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
8

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

9
8

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

367hp at 4000rpm
640hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

700Nm at 1350-2800rpm
850Nm at 2300-4500rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
85 litres

Drive Mode Types

–
N/A

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Air Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

6 m
6.65 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
23 inches

Front Tyre Size

275/50 R20
295/35 R23

Rear Tyre Size

275/50 R20
295/35 R23

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4926 mm
5022 mm

Width

2157 mm
2007 mm

Height

1797 mm
–

Wheelbase

2995 mm
2995 mm

Kerb Weight

2405 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

630 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

–

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Vanity Mirror

Rear Reading Lamp

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 Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Safety

Airbags

7
8

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Driver Airbag

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

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

Front & Rear
360 Degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

Headlight Height Adjuster

Roof Rails

–

Rub Strips

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED fog lamps

Scuff Plates

LED taillights

Wheel Arch Cladding

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

LED headlamps

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
Laser and LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

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

Leatherette
Leather

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

60:40
40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
–

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
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

SOS Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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