Audi RS Q8 Performance vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi RS Q8 Performance and Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS. The Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.49 Crore and Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS price is Rs. 2.45 Crore. The Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

RS Q8 Performance vs AMG EQS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS Q8 Performance	AMG EQS
Price	Rs. 2.49 Crore	Rs. 2.45 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	-
Power	648 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.49 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

53 4MATIC Plus

Rs. 2.45 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Select Car

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

53 4MATIC Plus

Select Car

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	9
Top Speed (kmph)	305	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	3.6	3.4
Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8	Two permanently agitated synchronous motors (PSM)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	648 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		751 bhp, 1020 Nm
Driving Range (km)		526
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo, Twin-Scroll	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Not Applicable
Battery		107.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, 396 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Regenerative Braking
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Four-link Axle with Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Multi-link Axle with Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	5.6
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	295 / 35 R23	275 / 40 R21
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R23	275 / 40 R21

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: 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
Cigarette Lighter
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	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

Lighting

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
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	10.1	17.7
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	15
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
SD Card Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Lumbar Support	Driver Only
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Nappa Leather Black / Space Grey
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
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	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Nautic Blue
	Glacier White Metallic	Graphite Grey
	Chili Red Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Waitomo Blue Metallic
	Ascari Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.3Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

A Super SUV Sports car you can never forget

Driving experience - It is made for Indian roads, surely. Pickup is next level with a powerful engine reaching 100 km/h within 4 seconds. I haven't reached the top speed on Indian highways. Looks - Metallic and attractive body, upgraded sportier design. Headlight, taillight, and bumpers are redesigned and give a wow feel. Performance - 8 Drive modes with well-tuned damping & suspension, even the big potholes don't hurt. Mileage is around 8 kmpl and less in the cities of India, so quite a disappointment here, but safety is good at this price. Pros - Comfortability sitting, many features inside, so a perfect SUV as compared to other segments. Cons: I would go for the electric model if provided. Good Mileage could be challenging in the cities of India.

Little expensive

It's very fun to drive a car and feature loaded and not comfortable as Maybach it would be good if they offered a 700 km range on a charge which was better at this price point or they have to make a cheap plug-in hybrid which goes upto 300 km like foreign it would have better if they made that . Eqc does not give a driving feel of gasoline or diesel

More Expert Reviews on RS Q8 Performance and AMG EQS

Audi RS Q8 Performance First Drive Review

By Aditya Nadkarni06 Mar 2025

Here is what we think of Audi's flagship performance SUV sold in India.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+ First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray16 Sep 2022

Does the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 set the benchmark for what we could expect from fast, luxurious, EVs?

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ First Look

By Ninad Ambre24 Aug 2022

This is Mercedes' second eletric car for India and a first from the AMG stable

RS Q8 Performance comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	5012	5223
Width (mm)	1998	1926
Height (mm)	1751	1514
Wheelbase (mm)	2998	3210
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390	2655

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips		Chrome Finish

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	Remote with Boot Opener	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
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

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

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