Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi e-tron GT

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi e-tron GT. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Audi e-tron GT price is Rs. 1.72 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

A8 L vs S-Class vs e-tron GT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A8 L	S-Class	e-tron GT
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.77 Crore	Rs. 1.72 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2925 cc	-
Power	344 bhp	282 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel	Electric

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.77 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi e-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Audi e-tron GT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250	245
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.7	6.4	4.1
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	2 Electric Motors
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Max Motor Performance			523 bhp, 630 Nm
Driving Range (km)			388
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	48 Volt		93.4 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Four-Link with Air Springs	Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R19	R19	245 / 45 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	R19	285 / 40 R20

Features

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
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three 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, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
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
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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

Mobile App Features

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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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)	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single 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	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	Black
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat			Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
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	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64	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		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.8	10.1
Gesture Control
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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Mythos Black Metallic	Nautic Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic	Onyx Black	Ascari Blue Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic	High Tech Silver	Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Vesuvius Grey	Diamond White Bright	Floret Silver Metallic
District Green Metallic		Kemora Grey Metallic
Terra Grey Metallic		Tactics Green Metallic
Floret Silver Metallic		Suzuka Grey Metallic
Glacier White		Tango Red Metallic
Glacier White		Ibis White

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A8 L vs S-Class vs e-tron GT Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A8 L, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi e-tron GT?

Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore and Audi e-tron GT price is Rs. 1.72 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi e-tron GT

Length (mm)	5320	5289	4989
Width (mm)	1945	1954	1964
Height (mm)	1488	1503	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	3216	2903

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	65

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
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)		Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	160000
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited