Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi SQ8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.85 Crore. The Audi SQ8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic vs S-Class S 350d Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	SQ8	S-Class
Price	Rs. 1.78 Crore	Rs. 1.85 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	2925 cc
Power	500 bhp	282 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.78 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.85 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0 TFSI	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	Not Applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Four-Link with Air Springs
Rear Suspension		Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Front Tyres	285 / 40 R22	19
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R22	19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
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 Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor		Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Charging Ports		12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
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,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		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
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
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		Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		12.8" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment		16 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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment		16 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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats		All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black with Rock Grey, Valcona Black with Rock Grey, Rotor Grey with Anthracite stiching)	Dual Tone (Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim)
Headrests		Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Audio controls & Cup holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Vehicle Tracking Via App
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	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
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
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Ascari Blue	Diamond White Bright
	Mythos Black	Onyx Black
	Daytona Grey	Nautic Blue
	Glacier White	High Tech Silver
	Waitome Blue
	Satellite Silver
	Chili Red
	Sakhir Gold

Used Cars in India

262 Used S-Class

Rs. 6.5 Lakhonwards

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SQ8 vs S-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi SQ8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.85 Crore. Hence Audi SQ8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of SQ8 compared to S-Class?

For the 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque. For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque.

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Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Length Width Height	5005 mm * 2190 mm * 1695 mm	5289 mm * 1954 mm * 1503 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	3216

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		65

Sunroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage