Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs Audi RS5

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 and Audi RS5. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 price is Rs. 99.40 Lakh and Audi RS5 price is Rs. 1.13 Crore. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi RS5 is available in 2894 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. RS5 provides the mileage of 10.8 kmpl.

Q8 vs AMG C 43 vs RS5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	AMG C 43	RS5
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 99.40 Lakh	Rs. 1.13 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	1991 cc	2894 cc
Power	335 bhp	402 bhp	444 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

4MATIC

Rs. 99.40 Lakh

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Audi RS5

Sportback

Rs. 1.13 Crore

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

4MATIC

Audi RS5

Sportback

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	4.6	3.9
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol		2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	402 bhp @ 6750 rpm	444 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	500 Nm @ 5000 rpm	600 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			10.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			630
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	McPherson Struts with Adaptive Damping	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Four-Link Axle with Adaptive Damping	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel			Alloy
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	245 / 35 R19	265 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	245 / 35 R19	265 / 35 R19

Features

Exterior

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic		Electronic

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
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)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front 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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, 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 - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
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		1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30	64	30
Headlights	LED	LED Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear		LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	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
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired	Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1	10.25	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	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
DVD Playback

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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 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 (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)
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)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 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 (extended thigh support forward / back)	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)
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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	Black with Yellow Contrast and Aluminium Trim	Black / Rock Gray
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	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

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
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Tamarind Brown Metallic	Spectral Blue	Mythos Black
Waitomo Blue Metallic	Graphite Grey Magno	Navarra Blue
Mythos Black Metallic	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Daytona Grey Pearlescent
Samurai Gray Metallic	Graphite Grey	Nardo Gray
Satellite Silver Metallic	Selenite Grey Metallic	Tango Red
Sakhir Gold Metallic	Patagonia Red Bright	Glacier White
Glacier White Metallic	Opalite White Bright
Vicuna Beige Metallic	Hi Tech Silver
Vicuna Beige Metallic	Polar White

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Q8 vs AMG C 43 vs RS5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 and Audi RS5?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 price is Rs. 99.40 Lakh and Audi RS5 price is Rs. 1.13 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to AMG C 43 and RS5?

For the 55 TFSI quattro variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q8 produces 335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370 rpm of torque. For the 4MATIC variant, 1991 cc Petrol engine of AMG C 43 produces 402 bhp @ 6750 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 5000 rpm of torque. For the Sportback variant, 2894 cc Petrol engine of RS5 produces 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q8, AMG C 43 and RS5, 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 Q8, AMG C 43 and RS5 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 Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 vs Audi RS5

Length (mm)	4995	4791	4783
Width (mm)	1995	1824	1866
Height (mm)	1705	1437	1409
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2865	2832
Kerb Weight (kg)		1840	1795

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605	455	465
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	50	58

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
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 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
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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