Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz EQS

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Mercedes-Benz EQS price starts at Rs. 1.48 Crore, which is Rs. 30.22 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi SQ8, priced at Rs. 1.78 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the EQS offers a claimed 857 km per charge. On the performance front, the SQ8 uses a 3996cc engine producing 500bhp@5500rpm and the EQS a 107.8kwh battery producing 750.97bhp. If you're deciding between the SQ8 and EQS, the SQ8 is the better pick for top speed, while the EQS stands out for affordability.

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SQ8 vs EQS Comparison Summary

Specification Audi SQ8Mercedes-Benz EQS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.78 CroreRs. 1.48 Crore
Mileage / Range Not Available857 km
Engine / Battery 3996 cc107.8 kwh
Max power / Motor 500bhp@5500rpm750.97bhp
Top speed 250 Km/h210 Km/h

SQ8 vs EQS Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi SQ8 V8 TFSIMercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic
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Brand Name Audi Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.78 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.48 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3996 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 500bhp@5500rpm 750.97bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Audi SQ8 Colors
Mercedes Benz EQS Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Boot Space Not Available 610 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 3,43,791 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,85,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance SQ8 Insurance EQS Insurance
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Displacement
3996 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-Ion
Engine Type
TFSI
Not Available
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
107.8 kwh
Motor Type
Not Available
Two permanently excited synchronous motors
Max Power
500bhp@5500rpm
750.97bhp
Range
Not Available
857 km
Max Torque
770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
855Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
Not Available
8 Years or 160000 km
No Of Cylinders
8
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2585 Kg
Drive Mode Types
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II

Drag Coefficient
Not Available
0.20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
4.1 Sec
4.3 Sec
Top Speed
250 Km/h
210 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Electric Art interior( 1 Seats with lumbar support, 2 head restraints in the front and lighting (ARTICO man-made leather in black / space grey). 3 Black trim in a finely-structured look. 4 Door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering. 5 Velor floor mats.6 Ambience lighting)
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
610 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5005*2190*1695 mm3
5216*2125*1512 mm3
Wheelbase
3000 mm
2585 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with galvanized, Steering wheel shift paddles in silver chrome
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
No of Speakers
17
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Electric Art interior( 1 Seats with lumbar support, 2 head restraints in the front and lighting (ARTICO man-made leather in black / space grey). 3 Black trim in a finely-structured look. 4 Door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” lettering. 5 Velor floor mats.6 Ambience lighting)
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Not Available
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Not Available
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
8
9
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available

Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Mercedes-Benz EQS
  • Nearly 600km of driving range on a single charge, spacious cabin, luxurious interior quality and practical boot
Mercedes-Benz EQS
  • Aerodynamic design may be polarizing for those who prefer the traditional three-box sedan styling, chauffeur driven owners may still prefer the regular S-Class
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