Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQS and Audi A8 L. The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore, Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

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

Key Highlights	Q8 Sportback e-tron	EQS	A8 L
Price	Rs. 1.19 Crore	Rs. 1.62 Crore	Rs. 1.34 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	-	2995 cc
Power	-	-	344 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Rs. 1.62 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	200	210	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6	4.3	5.7
Engine		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		Two permanently agitated synchronous motors (PSM)	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)			344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)			500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	335 bhp, 664 Nm	516 bhp, 855 Nm
Driving Range (km)		857
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Not Applicable	Twin Turbo
Battery	95 kWh	107.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, 396 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	48 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	Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Four-link Axle with Air Springs	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Air Suspension	Multi-link Axle with Air Springs	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel			Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 50 R20	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 50 R20	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19

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	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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

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
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic		Electronic

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 Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	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	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		2

Telematics

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)	22 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	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	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)	22 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	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	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: 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	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige	Neva Grey/ Balao Brown, Macchiato Beige / Space Grey	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	With Cup Holder	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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
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	Body Coloured	Chrome	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear		LED
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	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1	17.7
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers		Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	15	23
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	Sodallte Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
Manhattan Gray Metallic	Graphite Grey	Firmament Blue Metallic
Plasma Blue Metallic	Obsidian Black	Manhattan Gray Metallic
Madeira Brown Metallic	High-Tech Silver	Vesuvius Grey
Magnet Gray	Diamond White Bright	District Green Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic		Terra Grey Metallic
Siam Beige Metallic		Floret Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic		Glacier White
Soneira Red Metallic		Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

17 Ratings

4.8/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	5.0Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best electric vehicle.

The main focus of this car is about performance and the interior given by the Mercedes. It is one of the best electric car till known. The average of this car is quite good at this range.

Best car i have ever seen

Best car i have ever seen I love this car Driving experience was very good The look of the car is very good And the performance is next level But the service of this car is most expensive

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

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

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron price is Rs. 1.19 Crore, Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L

Length (mm)	4915	5216	5320
Width (mm)	1976	1926	1945
Height (mm)	1632	1512	1488
Wheelbase (mm)	2928	3210	3128
Kerb Weight (kg)		2585

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		250000
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited