Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020] price is Rs. 86.99 Lakh. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020] is available in 2996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Q8 vs GLS [2016-2020] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	GLS [2016-2020]
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 86.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2996 cc
Power	335 bhp	329 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]

Grand Edition Petrol

Rs. 86.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]

Grand Edition Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2996 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol	V/6 9G-TRONIC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	329 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	480 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	AIRMATIC
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	AIRMATIC
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	265 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	265 / 45 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, 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

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone
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	1

Seats & Upholstery

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
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	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	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	Analogue
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	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
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
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tamarind Brown Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Iridium Silver
	Mythos Black Metallic
	Samurai Gray Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic
	Vicuna Beige Metallic

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A new name and mainly a cosmetic update of the very capable, Mercedes-Benz GL. Under the new nomenclature pattern, all the Mercedes SUV names have three alphabets, wherein the ‘GL’ as a prefix is standard while the last alphabets denotes the size of the car. If the GLA is the A-Class of Mercedes SUVs, then obviously the GL under the new format becomes the GLS!

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Mercedes-Benz has been launching SUVs globally with a new nomenclature. In India, we already have the GLA crossover SUV and the recently launched GLE that replaces the ML-Class. Mercedes has now unveiled a GL replacement, the new GLS and as the name suggests, it will sit above the GLE to be their largest SUV to be sold in the country. The GLS is an update to the current generation GL rather than an entirely new car.

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Q8 vs GLS [2016-2020] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020] price is Rs. 86.99 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to GLS [2016-2020]?

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 Grand Edition Petrol variant, 2996 cc Petrol engine of GLS [2016-2020] produces 329 bhp @ 5250 rpm of power and 480 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2016-2020]

Length (mm)	4995	5130
Width (mm)	1995	1934
Height (mm)	1705	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3075
Kerb Weight (kg)		2435

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605	690
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	100

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	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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