Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 and Mercedes-Benz EQC. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and Mercedes-Benz EQC price is Rs. 99.51 Lakh. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Q8 vs EQC Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	EQC
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 99.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	-
Power	335 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

Rs. 99.51 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Mercedes-Benz EQC

400 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	180
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	5.1
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	V6 Petrol	2 Electric Motors
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
Max Motor Performance		402 bhp, 760 Nm
Driving Range (km)		450
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Battery		80 kWh, Lithium Ion, 405 Volt, 650 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		41 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	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	285 / 45 R21	285 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	285 / 50 R20

Features

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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

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	Separate Zone, 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
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Mobile App Features

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, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	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

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

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	17	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tamarind Brown Metallic	Graphite Grey
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	High-Tech Silver
	Mythos Black Metallic	Polar White
	Samurai Gray Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic
	Vicuna Beige Metallic

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Q8 vs EQC Comparison FAQs

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

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 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 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC

Length (mm)	4995	4762
Width (mm)	1995	1884
Height (mm)	1705	1624
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2873
Ground Clearance (mm)		142
Kerb Weight (kg)		2495

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85

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

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

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