Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz GL

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz GL. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 Lakh. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GL is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

A8 L vs GL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A8 L	GL
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 77.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2987 cc
Power	344 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

Rs. 77.68 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.7
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	V/6 7G-Tronic Plus
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	258 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	619 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 Volt
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.45	6.02
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R19	275 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	275 / 55 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	23	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Storage
Airbags

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)
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)
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)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	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
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Firmament Blue Metallic	Palladium Silver
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Polar White
	Vesuvius Grey
	District Green Metallic
	Terra Grey Metallic
	Floret Silver Metallic
	Glacier White

More Expert Reviews on A8 L and GL

Mercedes-Benz GL350 CDI Long Term Report 1

By Charles Pennefather09 Sep 2014

Everyone makes a global vehicle, but some models are more focused on particular markets. The US market and the Mercedes GL are a prime example, and nothing brings this to the fore like a trip to office during rush hour I think, as the parking sensors trill their warning at me from all sides. With rickshaws and motorcycles threatening to scratch my paint, I break out in a sweat and tiptoe through the honking hordes until I realise that without so much as a peep from me they’re parting like the Red Sea before Moses.

Mercedes-Benz GL

By Ninad Mirajgaonkar12 May 2014

My team very well knows about my affinity and profound love for all the big SUVs (pun intended) and so when the Mercedes GL 350 was at CarWale HQ, they had no difficulty choosing the ‘right guy’ for the review.

GL-Force

By CarWale Team16 Nov 2010

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) was designed for American car market and launched in 2006 to compete with the Audi Q7, the Volvo XC90 and the likes of Range Rover. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets assembled only in Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc. plant, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama and the Mercedes-Benz Mexico plant in Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico.

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A8 L vs GL Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A8 L and Mercedes-Benz GL?

Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GL is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of A8 L compared to GL?

For the Celebration Edition variant, 2995 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of A8 L produces 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque. For the 350 CDI variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of GL produces 258 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 619 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare A8 L and GL, 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 and GL 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 Mercedes-Benz GL

Length (mm)	5320	5120
Width (mm)	1945	1934
Height (mm)	1488	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	3075
Kerb Weight (kg)		2175

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	505	680
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	100

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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