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

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi e-tron Sportback. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

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

Key Highlights	A8 L	S-Class	e-tron Sportback
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.77 Crore	Rs. 1.20 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 Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

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	6.4	5.7
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	Dual Asynchronous 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			402 bhp, 664 Nm
Driving Range (km)			484
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, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Four-Link with Air Springs	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	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		6.1
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	R19	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	R19	255 / 50 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
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist			Optional
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)	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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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 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, 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
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		2

Telematics

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)	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)	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)	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)	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)	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	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual 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	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			40:20:40 split
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	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	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)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
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	Galaxy Blue Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic	Onyx Black	Mythos Black Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic	High Tech Silver	Navarra Blue Metallic
Vesuvius Grey	Diamond White Bright	Plasma Blue Metallic
District Green Metallic		Typhoon Gray Metallic
Terra Grey Metallic		Floret Silver Metallic
Floret Silver Metallic		Glacier White Metallic
Glacier White		Catalunya Red Metallic
Glacier White		Siam Beige Metallic

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Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.77 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

Audie-tron GT

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Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

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Audie-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiA8 L

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Audie-tron GT

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AudiRS5

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AudiA8 L

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Audie-tron GT

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BMW7 Series

Rs. 1.82 Crore onwards

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Audie-tron GT

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AudiQ8 e-tron

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Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-Class

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Mercedes-BenzE-Class

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Mercedes-BenzMaybach S-Class

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Audie-tron GT

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e-tron Sportback comparison with similar cars

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiRS5

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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Audie-tron Sportback

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiRS Q8

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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Audie-tron GT

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

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

Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore, Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 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, S-Class 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, S-Class 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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi e-tron Sportback

Length (mm)	5320	5289	5014
Width (mm)	1945	1954	1976
Height (mm)	1488	1503	1686
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	3216	2928
Kerb Weight (kg)			2595

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505		615
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	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 Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

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