Mercedes-Benz S Class vs Audi SQ8

Mercedes-Benz S Class vs Audi SQ8: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Airbag Details	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Driver Knee,Side airbags) Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Driver Side Knee, Rear Passenger)
  Airbags	9 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	8
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  ASR / Traction Control	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Lane Departure Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
  Rear Middle Head Rest	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Hill Descent Control	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Parking Camera	Front and Rear Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Front & Rear
  Blind Spot Detection	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  ADAS	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  ADAS Type	Level 2 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Blind Spot Monitor	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Auto Dimming
  Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Yes, 360 View Camera

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats		Front Row
  Ventilated Seats Type		Cooled
  AC	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Automatic climate control	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Cruise Control	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Start / Stop Button	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Drive Modes	5 Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 4 Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	7
  Keyless Entry	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Smart Key
  Parking Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Parking Sensors	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Rear Only
  Electronically Adjustable Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Glove Box Cooling	Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Row Seat Adjustment
  Seat Upholstery	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	leather
  Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Split Rear Seat
  Massage Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Cup Holders
  puddle lamp
  Glovebox Lamp	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Headlight Height Adjuster		Data Not Available
  GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Electrically Adjustable
  Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Boss Mode
  Cabin Lights	Front Only	Front Only
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Usb And Type C
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Usb And Type C
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Powered - 4 Way
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Powered - 4 Way
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Sliding With Storage
  Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
  Headlamps	Led Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Led
  Head Up Display
  Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Digital
  Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Electric Park Brake With Auto Hold
  Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, With Cup Holders
  Reclining Rear Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity	2925 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 2999 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	3996 cc
  Engine Type	OM 656 Engine Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	4.0L V8 TFSI quattro tiptronic
  No. of Cylinders	6 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  Fuel Type	Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards Hybrid Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	Petrol
  Transmission Type	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Automatic
  Gears	9 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	8
  Power	282.08 bhp @ 3400 - 4600 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Torque	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 500 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	770 Nm @ 2000 - 4000 rpm
  Drivetrain	RWD Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards AWD Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	AWD
  ARAI Certified Economy	14 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 16 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Top Speed	250 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	250 kmph
  Acceleration	5.6 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	4.1 secs (0-100 km/h)
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
  Compression Ratio	15.5:1. 10.5:1.	Data Not Available
  Fuelling	CRDi GDI	TFSi
  Turbocharger	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	5289 mm	5005 mm
  Width	1954 mm 2109 mm	2190 mm
  Height	1503 mm	1695 mm
  Wheelbase	3216 mm	3000 mm
  Ground Clearance	96 mm 130 mm	Data Not Available
  No. of Seats	5 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	5
  No. of Doors	4	5
  Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 65 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Oil Capacity	9 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards 8 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.80 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Boot Space	550 Litres	Data Not Available
  Kerb Weight	1995 kg 2090 kg	Data Not Available
  Body Type	Sedan	SUV

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension	Four-Link with Air Springs	Data Not Available
  Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Data Not Available
  Front Brakes	Disc Drum	Disc
  Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{275/40 R19}& Steel Rim	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Size	275/40 R19 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	285/40 R22
  Rear Tyre Size	275/40 R19 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	285/40 R22
  Turning Radius	5.6 meters	Data Not Available
  Wheels Size	R19 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	R22
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy

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• Exterior

  Power Windows	Front & Rear Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
  Rear Wiper		Yes, With Rain-Sensing
  Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Automatic Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Antenna	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Bonnet	Manual Lift	Data Not Available
  Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Coloured
  Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable With Auto Fold
  Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Body Coloured With Indicators
  Rear Spoiler		Body Coloured Roof Mounted
  Roof Rails		Silver Finish
  Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Panoramic Sunroof
  Tail Gate	Powered	Powered With Gesture Control
  Follow Me Home Headlamps	Data Not Available

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• Instrumentation

  Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Digital
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Digital

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards
  Touchscreen Size	12.8 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	12.29 inches
  Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Integrated Music System	Premium Type Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Premium Type With Subwoofer
  Speakers	15 Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	17
  AM/FM Radio
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Yes - Front
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹1.78 Cr* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
  Gesture Control	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	2 Years/Unlimited Kms
  Extended Warranty	8 Years/Unlimited Kms	Data Not Available

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	It has an ultra-luxurious cabin with everything of soft-touch material. It comes equipped with next-level technology for safety, features. Both the engines on offer are very powerful in the segment. Gets gesture controls for operations of gates and another system. Has one of the largest touchscreen infotainment systems.
  Cons	Some switchgear quality could have been improved. The cabin might feel overdone with the play of colors.

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