Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs Audi RS Q8 Performance

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class and Audi RS Q8 Performance. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class price is Rs. 3.20 Crore and Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.38 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Maybach S-Class provides the mileage of 34.48 kmpl.

Maybach S-Class S 580e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic (TC) vs RS Q8 Performance 4.0L TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Maybach S-Class	RS Q8 Performance
Price	Rs. 3.20 Crore	Rs. 2.38 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	3996 cc
Power	577 bhp	648 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic (TC)

Rs. 3.20 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.38 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

S 580e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic (TC)

Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L Petrol PHEV with 4MATIC	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo (Twin-Scroll)
Battery	21.96 kWh	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	577 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 442 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)	648 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 560 Nm (Engine), 480 Nm (Motor)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	305
Mileage	ARAI: 34.48 kmpl	User Reported: 9 kmpl
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 (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, 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
Rear Suspension		Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features	Air Suspension	Ride Height Adjustment
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features		Four Wheel Steering
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
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6.15
Front Tyres	20	295 / 35 R23
Rear Tyres	20	295 / 35 R23
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning + Auto Braking, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler), Pedestrian Detection, Junction Turning Detection & Oncoming Vehicle Detection
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	15 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Driver Seatbelt, Front Passenger Seatbelt, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt, Front Centre, Rear Curtain)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking	4-Wheeler, 2-Wheeler & Pedestrian
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
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
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Park Distance Control
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

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 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
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
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
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (878)	Multi-colour (30)
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		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	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	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Silver finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" HD Touch-screen Display in front screen & Touch-screen Display in rear screens	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	31 Burmester Speakers	6+ 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 (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)
Second 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)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Nappa Crystal White/Silver Grey Pearl)	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest	All Rows
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Location Based Services	Nearest Service Station Roadside Assistance
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
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
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty	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
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Emerald Green Metallic/Mojave Silver Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Verde Silver Metallic	Glacier White Metallic
	Opal White Bright / Verde Silver Metallic	Chili Red Metallic
	High-Tech Silver Metallic/Selenite grey Metallic	Sakhir Gold Metallic
	Obsidian Black Metallic/High Tech Silver Metallic	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Emerald Green Metallic	Waitomo Blue Metallic
	Nautical Blue Metallic/High Tech Silver Metallic	Ascari Blue Metallic
	Dark Olive Green Magno
	Warm Grey Solid

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.3/5

7 Ratings

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

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The Maybach S-Class represents…

The Maybach S-Class represents ultimate luxury, blending breathtaking elegance, effortless performance, exceptional comfort, handcrafted interiors, advanced technology, and an unmistakable presence that turns every journey into a first-class experience.

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.

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3 Used Maybach S-Class

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Maybach S-Class comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5484 mm * 1921 mm * 1510 mm	5012 mm * 1998 mm * 1751 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3396	2995
Kerb Weight (kg)		2390

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	330 L	605 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67	85

Sunroof		Optional Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

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