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. 2.38 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 4.0L TFSI vs AMG EQS 53 4MATIC Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS Q8 Performance	AMG EQS
Price	Rs. 2.38 Crore	Rs. 2.45 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	-
Power	648 bhp	751 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.38 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

53 4MATIC Plus

Rs. 2.45 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS

53 4MATIC Plus

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)	Not Applicable
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 396 V, 107.8 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Not Applicable	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	648 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm	1020 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	305	250
Mileage	User Reported: 9 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		526
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode
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
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment	Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features	Four Wheel Steering
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	5.6
Front Tyres	295 / 35 R23	275 / 40 R21
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R23	275 / 40 R21
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front 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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist		Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock	Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Chrome Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Silver finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.1" Touch-screen Display	17.7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	15 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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)
Ventilated Seats		Optional
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Nappa Leather Black / Space Grey)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

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

4.3/5

7 Ratings

5.0/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.9Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.7Value 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

Used Cars in India

2 Used RS Q8

Rs. 90 Lakhonwards

2 Used AMG EQS

Rs. 1.09 Croreonwards

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RS Q8 Performance comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5012 mm * 1998 mm * 1751 mm	5223 mm * 1926 mm * 1514 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3210
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390	2655

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Bootspace	605 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85

Sunroof	Optional Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails	Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Chrome Finish
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Not Applicable
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders