Audi A8 L vs Audi RS Q8 vs Audi e-tron Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L, Audi RS Q8 and Audi e-tron Sportback. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Audi RS Q8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. RS Q8 provides the mileage of 8 kmpl.

A8 L vs RS Q8 vs e-tron Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A8 L	RS Q8	e-tron Sportback
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 2.22 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	3996 cc	-
Power	344 bhp	591 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Electric

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

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Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.22 Crore

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Audi e-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

Audi e-tron Sportback

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250	200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.7	3.8	5.7
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8	Dual Asynchronous Motors
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance			402 bhp, 664 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		680	484
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery	48 Volt		95 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			2 3 Phase AC Induction Motor Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.45	6.15	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R19	295 / 35 R23	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	295 / 35 R23	255 / 50 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
High-beam Assist			Optional
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		30	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Silver	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Aluminium
Soft-close Door			Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.1	10.1
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	23	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black	Black	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Mythos Black Metallic	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Galaxy Blue Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Vesuvius Grey	Nardo Gray	Plasma Blue Metallic
District Green Metallic	Matador Red Metallic	Typhoon Gray Metallic
Terra Grey Metallic	Dragon Orange Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic
Floret Silver Metallic	Glacier White Metallic	Glacier White Metallic
Glacier White		Catalunya Red Metallic
Glacier White		Siam Beige Metallic

More Expert Reviews on A8 L, RS Q8 and e-tron Sportback

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Audi RS Q8 First Drive Review

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AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Audie-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiRS5

Rs. 1.13 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 e-tron

Rs. 1.15 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzS-Class

Rs. 1.77 Crore onwards

RS Q8 comparison with similar cars

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Audie-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 e-tron

Rs. 1.15 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8

Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiRS5

Rs. 1.13 Crore onwards

AudiRS Q8

Rs. 2.22 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

BMWXM

Rs. 2.60 Crore onwards

e-tron Sportback comparison with similar cars

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 e-tron

Rs. 1.15 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiRS5

Rs. 1.13 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Audie-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Audie-tron

Rs. 1.02 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiQ8

Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiS5 Sportback

Rs. 77.32 Lakh onwards

A8 L vs RS Q8 vs e-tron Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A8 L, Audi RS Q8 and Audi e-tron Sportback?

Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. Hence Audi e-tron Sportback is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare A8 L, RS Q8 and e-tron Sportback, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare A8 L, RS Q8 and e-tron Sportback comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Audi A8 L vs Audi RS Q8 vs Audi e-tron Sportback

Length (mm)	5320	5012	5014
Width (mm)	1945	1998	1976
Height (mm)	1488	1751	1686
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	2998	2928
Kerb Weight (kg)		2390	2595

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505	605	615
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	85

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Optional	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts		Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Years)			8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)			160000
Warranty (In Years)	2	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited