Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi Q8 [2020-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Audi Q8 [2020-2024]. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Audi Q8 [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.07 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q8 [2020-2024] is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q8 [2020-2024] provides the mileage of 9.8 kmpl.

GLS vs Q8 [2020-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Q8 [2020-2024]
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.07 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2995 cc
Power	375 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Audi Q8 [2020-2024]

Celebration

Rs. 1.07 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Audi Q8 [2020-2024]

Celebration

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	5.9
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	3.0L Turbocharged FSI V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		9.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		833
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.65
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	265 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	265 / 55 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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 Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , 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	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	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
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	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

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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	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)	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 electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Black, Metropolis Gray / Black, Okapi Brown / Black, Saiga Beige / Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

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	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Sodalite Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
	Selenite Silver	Tamarind Brown Metallic
	High-tech Silver	Carrara White Metallic
	Polar White	Dragon Orange Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.8/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.7Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

Best car

its an excellent car while driving we feel like very comfortable and smooth. Its outer look is very good and interior is also very nice. i loved this car very much .I feel very comfortable on this car.

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GLS vs Q8 [2020-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS and Audi Q8 [2020-2024]?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Audi Q8 [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.07 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 [2020-2024] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to Q8 [2020-2024]?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the Celebration variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q8 [2020-2024] produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi Q8 [2020-2024]

Length (mm)	5209	4986
Width (mm)	2157	1995
Height (mm)	1823	1705
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2995
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	2170

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	493	605
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	85

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

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
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

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