Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. The Audi Q8 e-tron price is Rs. 1.15 Crore and Mercedes-Benz EQC price is Rs. 99.51 Lakh.

Q8 e-tron vs EQC Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8 e-tron	EQC
Price	Rs. 1.15 Crore	Rs. 99.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Audi Q8 e-tron

Rs. 1.15 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

Rs. 99.51 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8 e-tron

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	200	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6	5.1
DC Fast Charging	0-80 % : 30 mins, 150 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	22 kW charger
AC Regular Charging	11 kW charger
Engine		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type		2 Electric Motors
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Motor Performance	335 bhp, 664 Nm	402 bhp, 760 Nm
Driving Range (km)	491	450
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	95 kWh, 114 Volt	80 kWh, Lithium Ion, 405 Volt, 650 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		41 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Electric Motor	2 Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Multi-link suspension, self levelling air springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 50 R20	285 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 50 R20	285 / 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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
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	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
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	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
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 & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1	10.25
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (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)	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Black, Pearl Beige	Indigo Blue / Black , Silk Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Graphite Grey
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	High-Tech Silver
	Plasma Blue Metallic	Polar White
	Madeira Brown Metallic
	Magnet Gray
	Chronos Gray Metallic
	Siam Beige Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic
	Soneira Red Metallic

More Expert Reviews on Q8 e-tron and EQC

2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Review

By Sagar Bhanushali21 May 2024

Here, we have the Audi Q8 e-tron, roughly three years after the original e-tron arrived in India as Audi India’s flagship EV. Essentially, it’s a facelift for the e-tron with a slightly new look, more range, and more features.

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By Desirazu Venkat04 Sep 2020

We get behind the wheel of the new electric Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC and tell you if it worthy of a Mercedes-Benz badge

Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback First Drive Review

By Vikrant Singh22 Jul 2023

The Q8 e-tron is available in two body styles: the regular flat-roof SUV and the Sportback. We think the latter looks more fetching of the two, though both check boxes for good road presence, pleasing proportions and handsome looks. Let's see how the rest of the car is.

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Q8 e-tron vs EQC Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC?

Audi Q8 e-tron price is Rs. 1.15 Crore and Mercedes-Benz EQC price is Rs. 99.51 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz EQC is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

Length (mm)	4915	4762
Width (mm)	1976	1884
Height (mm)	1632	1624
Wheelbase (mm)	2928	2873
Ground Clearance (mm)		142
Kerb Weight (kg)	2585	2495

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		500

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)	2	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited