Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV vs Audi A8 L

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV and Audi A8 L. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.27 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

AMG E53 PHEV Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic vs A8 L Celebration Edition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG E53 PHEV	A8 L
Price	Rs. 1.45 Crore	Rs. 1.27 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2995 cc
Power	577 bhp	344 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV

Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.45 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.27 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV

Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

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Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L turbocharged inline-6 PHEV	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo (Variable Geometry)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 21.2 kWh	48 V
Electric Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	577 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 442 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Advanced Suspension Features		Ride Height Adjustment
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering		Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres		Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.45
Front Tyres	20	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	20	255 / 45 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor and 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
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower 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 and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		Front Only
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Brakes		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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Chrome Door Handles Finish
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
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Electric
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black 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 Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Burmester Speakers (730W)	23 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		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)
Ventilated Seats		All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (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)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests		Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
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
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
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
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	Terra Grey Metallic
	Nautic Blue Metallic	Glacier White
	Velvet Brown	Vesuvius Grey
	Graphite Grey Metallic	District Green Metallic
	Obsidian Black Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Verde Silver Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic
	High Tech Silver	Manhattan Gray Metallic
	High Tech Silver	Mythos Black Metallic

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AMG E53 PHEV vs A8 L Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV and Audi A8 L?

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.27 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of AMG E53 PHEV compared to A8 L?

For the Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic variant, 2999 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of AMG E53 PHEV produces 577 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 442 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor) of power and 750 Nm of torque. For the Celebration Edition variant, 2995 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of A8 L produces 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV vs Audi A8 L

Length Width Height	4965 mm * 2065 mm * 1472 mm	5320 mm * 1945 mm * 1488 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	1472	3128
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390
Gross Weight (kg)	2920

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	370 L	505 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	72

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

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

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