Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs Audi A8 L

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 L. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 2.20 Crore and Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.27 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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).

S-Class S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition vs A8 L Celebration Edition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S-Class	A8 L
Price	Rs. 2.20 Crore	Rs. 1.27 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2995 cc
Power	429 bhp	344 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

Rs. 2.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.27 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo (Variable Geometry)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 22 kWh	48 V
Electric Motor	Single	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	115
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	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		Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension		Predictive Active Air Suspension
Advanced Suspension Features	Air Suspension	Ride Height Adjustment
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
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
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	6.45
Front Tyres	20	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	20	255 / 45 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning + Auto Braking, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler) & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	15 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist	Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones 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	PM 2.5
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
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	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	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
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Multi-colour
Illuminated Logo
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, Flush Fit Handles Type	Soft-Close Doors, Chrome Door Handles Finish
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
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" HD Touch-screen Display in front screen & Two 13.1" Touch-screen Display in rear screens	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Burmester Speakers	23 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 (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	Yes (Rear)

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)	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	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)	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	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	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 (Nappa Leather Macchiato Beige / Magma Grey)	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 & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Tow Away Alert
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Check Vehicle Status via App
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
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" 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

	Emerald Green	Terra Grey Metallic
	Verde Silver	Glacier White
	Obsidian Black	Vesuvius Grey
	Opalite White Bright	District Green Metallic
	Velvet Brown	Firmament Blue Metallic
		Floret Silver Metallic
		Manhattan Gray Metallic
		Mythos Black Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	5.0Performance
		4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car I have ever seen

This car was the best due his mileage, comfort, and other features of safety make this car perfect so I considered this car is best and also the best in look, and the best because it was a hybrid.

Very nice experience

I have driven the car for almost a year (6500km). It has very good torque and feels very premium to drive. The service centre experience is very good. Worth the price and highly recommend

Used Cars in India

256 Used S-Class

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

31 Used A8 L

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

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S-Class vs A8 L Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 L?

Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 2.20 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 S-Class compared to A8 L?

For the S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition variant, 2999 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of S-Class produces 429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor) of power and 680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor) 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 S-Class vs Audi A8 L

Length Width Height	5304 mm * 1921 mm	5320 mm * 1945 mm * 1488 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3216	3128

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	345 L	505 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67	72

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless Central Locking with Walk-Away Lock	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

Regenerative Braking
Charger Included with Vehicle	Home Charger – AC Wall Box