Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L vs Maserati Ghibli

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz EQS, Audi A8 L and Maserati Ghibli. The Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Maserati Ghibli is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Ghibli provides the mileage of 11.4 kmpl.

EQS vs A8 L vs Ghibli Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EQS	A8 L	Ghibli
Price	Rs. 1.62 Crore	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2995 cc	1998 cc
Power	-	344 bhp	330 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Rs. 1.62 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Ex. Showroom starting

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

580 4MATIC

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Maserati Ghibli

GT Hybrid

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	210	250	254
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.3	5.7	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	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Two permanently agitated synchronous motors (PSM)	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	2.0L Turbocharged + eBooster 48V BSG
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	330 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	450 Nm @ 2250 rpm
Max Motor Performance	516 bhp, 855 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			11.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	857		919
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	107.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, 396 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	48 Volt	Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle		1 Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link Axle with Air Springs	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Double-wishbone, Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Axle with Air Springs	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Multi-link, Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	6.45	5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18

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			Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection			Optional
Lane Departure Prevention			Optional
Rear Cross-traffic Assist			Optional
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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver 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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
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 - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
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

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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All	Optional
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Optional
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single 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	Customisable
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 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	Illuminated	Metallic	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
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Optional
Puddle Lamps			Optional
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	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	17.7
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	Optional		Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	15	23	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			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodallte Blue	Mythos Black Metallic	Nero
Graphite Grey	Firmament Blue Metallic	Nero Ribelle
Obsidian Black	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Blu Passione
High-Tech Silver	Vesuvius Grey	Blu Nobile
Diamond White Bright	District Green Metallic	Blu Emozione
	Terra Grey Metallic	Grigio Maratea
	Floret Silver Metallic	Rosso Folgore
	Glacier White	Grigio
		Bianco Alpi
		Bianco

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EQS vs A8 L vs Ghibli Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz EQS, Audi A8 L and Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes-Benz EQS price is Rs. 1.62 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Maserati Ghibli price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. Hence Maserati Ghibli is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS vs Audi A8 L vs Maserati Ghibli

Length (mm)	5216	5320	4971
Width (mm)	1926	1945	1945
Height (mm)	1512	1488	1461
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3128	2998
Kerb Weight (kg)	2585		1878

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		72	80

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	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	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)	3	2	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	80000