Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L [2018-2022]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS and Audi A8 L [2018-2022]. The Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L [2018-2022] price is Rs. 1.58 Crore. The Audi A8 L [2018-2022] is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A8 L [2018-2022] provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

EQS vs A8 L [2018-2022] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EQS	A8 L [2018-2022]
Price	Rs. 1.62 Crore	Rs. 1.58 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2995 cc
Power	-	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Rs. 1.62 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L [2018-2022]

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.58 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Audi A8 L [2018-2022]

55 TFSI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.3	5.7
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 31 mins, 200 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0-100 % : 6 hrs 25 mins, 22 kW charger
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	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
Max Motor Performance	516 bhp, 855 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	857	864
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Twin Turbo
Battery	107.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, 396 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	48 Volt
Electric Motor	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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link Axle with Air Springs	Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar air spring suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Axle with Air Springs	Five-link rear axle tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	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
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)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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	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	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	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	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
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		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	Both Sides
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	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	17.7
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	15	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		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sodallte Blue	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	Graphite Grey	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Obsidian Black	Seville Red Metallic
	High-Tech Silver	Vesuvius Grey Metallic
	Diamond White Bright	Terra Grey Metallic
		Impala Beige Pearl effect
		Glacier White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

17 Ratings

4.8/5

45 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.6Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value 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.

Super

Nice and super luxury car. I used it. Till time Super refine engine comfortable interior. Good one

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz EQS and Audi A8 L [2018-2022]?

Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L [2018-2022] price is Rs. 1.58 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L [2018-2022] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L [2018-2022]

Length (mm)	5216	5302
Width (mm)	1926	1945
Height (mm)	1512	1485
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3128
Kerb Weight (kg)	2585	2030

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

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
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
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
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts	Chrome Inserts

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