Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

₹1.27Cr

Ex. showroom

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450 4MATIC

₹1.88Cr

Ex. showroom

Basic Information

Vehicle

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450 4MATIC

Ex. Showroom Price

₹1.27Cr

₹1.88Cr

Body Type

Luxury Sedan

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic (TC)

Engine & Transmission

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Drivetrain

AWD

Fuel Change Over Switch

N/A

Idle Start/Stop

Yes

Max Motor Performance

N/A

23 bhp

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm

500 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm

Mileage (ARAI)

N/A

Max Power (bhp)

344 bhp

375 bhp

Max Power (rpm)

5000-6400 rpm

6100 rpm

Engine Type

3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV

3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost

Direct Start in CNG

N/A

Driving Range

N/A

Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)

N/A

Battery Charging

N/A

Mileage - Owner Reported

N/A

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Highway Mileage

N/A

Electric Motor

N/A

AC Regular Charging

N/A

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Regenerative Braking

Clutch Type

N/A

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Turbocharger Variable Geometry

Turbocharger

Engine

2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

AC Fast Charging

N/A

City Mileage

N/A

Top Speed

250 kmph

Battery

48 Volt

N/A

Range

N/A

Performance on Alternate Fuel

N/A

Transmission

Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Fuel Type

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)

0-100 km/h in 5 seconds (claimed)

E20 Compatibility

N/A

DC Fast Charging

N/A

Alternate Fuel

N/A

Dimensions & Capacity

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Kerb Weight

N/A

2090 kg

Ground Clearance

N/A

Kerb Weight Range

N/A

Length

5320 mm

5289 mm

Width

1945 mm

1954 mm

Height

1488 mm

1503 mm

Wheelbase

3128 mm

3216 mm

Gross Weight

N/A

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

N/A

Seating Capacity

4 Seats and 2 Rows

5 Seats and 2 Rows

Doors

4 Doors

Frunk Storage

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

72 litres

65 litres

Bootspace

505L

550L

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Chassis Type

N/A

Front Suspension

Predictive Active Air Suspension

Four-Link with Air Springs

Minimum Turning Radius

6.45 metres

N/A

Low Rolling Resistance Tyres

N/A

Front Tyres

255 / 45 R19

Rear Tyres

255 / 45 R19

Additional Steering Features

N/A

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

N/A

Spare Wheel & Tyre

Space Saver

Steering

Power assisted (Electric) steering

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Electromechanical Power Steering

N/A

Rear Suspension

Predictive Active Air Suspension

Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs

Brake Sway Control

N/A

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Yes

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Yes

Limited Slip Differential

N/A

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Yes

Differential

N/A

Ride Height Adjustment

Yes

Hill Descent Control

N/A

Brake Fade Support

N/A

Brakes

Disc (Front & Rear)

Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Yes

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Brake Assist (BA)

Yes

Torque Vectoring Brake Assist

N/A

Hill Hold Control

Yes

Warranty

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Battery Warranty

N/A

Motor Warranty (In Years)

N/A

Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)

N/A

Vehicle Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited Km

3 Years / Unlimited Km

Electric Motor & Battery

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Charger Connection Type

N/A

Charging Options

N/A

Charger Included with Vehicle

N/A

Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)

N/A

Officially Certified Range (km)

N/A

Portable EV Charging Cable

N/A

Vehicle to load technology (V2L)

N/A

Regenerative Braking

N/A

Power Transfer Type

N/A

Safety & Security

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Boot Open Warning

N/A

Park Distance Control

N/A

Emergency Fuel Cutoff

N/A

Cornering brake control (CBC)

N/A

Puncture Repair Kit

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Motor Slip Regulation(MSR)

N/A

Lockable Glovebox

N/A

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

N/A

Lane Centering Assist

N/A

Traffic Sign Recognition

N/A

Forward Collision Warning

Yes

Blind Spot Detection

Yes

Second Row Middle Seat Safety

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Thermal Incident Protection

N/A

Automatic Emergency Braking

N/A

Yes

Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident

N/A

Dual Tone Horn

N/A

Speed Assist System

N/A

Collapsible Steering column

N/A

Anti Theft Alarm

N/A

Seatbelt

N/A

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

N/A

Lane Functions

N/A

Lane Departure Prevention

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

N/A

Heated ORVM

N/A

Lane Departure Warning

Yes

Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)

N/A

Rear Collision Assist

N/A

Reflectors

N/A

Driver Drowsiness Detection

N/A

Seat Belt Warning

Yes

Hands-off Detection

N/A

Skid Plate

N/A

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Yes

Perimetric alarm system

N/A

High-beam Assist

Yes

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

N/A

Clutch Lock

N/A

Video Recording

N/A

Multi-collision Brake

N/A

Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack

N/A

Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch

N/A

Automatic Park Lock

N/A

Overspeed Warning

1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Yes

Child Seat Anchor Points

Yes

Dashcam

N/A

Brake Override System

N/A

ADAS

N/A

CNG Leak Detection

N/A

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Yes

Child Safety Lock

Yes

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Creep Function

N/A

Tyre Inflator

N/A

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Noise Levels

N/A

Heater

Yes

Roof-Grab Handle Front

N/A

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Front Only

N/A

Parking Ticket Holder

N/A

Fuel Fillers Lid

N/A

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Dead Pedal for Foot Rest

N/A

Umbrella Storage in Door

N/A

Cabin Boot Access

N/A

Air Purifier

N/A

Charging Ports

2 x 12V Power Outlets

12V Power Outlet

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Roof-Grab Handle Rear

N/A

Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)

N/A

Acoustic Windshield

N/A

Terrain Modes

N/A

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Yes

Air Conditioner

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)

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)

Cruise Control

Yes

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Yes

Drive Modes

N/A

Ambient Sounds

N/A

In-Car Remote

N/A

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight Washer

N/A

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Head Unit Size

Not Available

N/A

Inbuilt Music App

N/A

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Yes

Wireless Charger

Yes

Audio System

23 Speakers

6+ Speakers

Voice Command

Yes

Call Reject with SMS

N/A

Infotainment Languages

N/A

Gesture Control

N/A

Yes

Whatsapp and Text Readout

N/A

AM/FM Radio

Yes

GPS Navigation System

Yes

Internal Hard Drive

Yes

Steering mounted controls

Yes

SD Card Compatibility

Yes

News App

N/A

Speed Dependent Volume

N/A

WiFi Hotspot

N/A

Yes

Infotainment Screen

Touch-screen Display

12.8" Touch-screen Display

iPod Compatibility

Yes

Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment

N/A

SIM Service Provider

N/A

3-D Sound

N/A

Input Methods

AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming), DVD Playback

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)

Summon Mode

N/A

Voice Assistant

N/A

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

USB Compatibility

Yes

Exterior

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Antenna

Roof-Mounted Antenna

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Diffuser

N/A

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

N/A

Yes

Body Kit

N/A

Spoiler

Yes

N/A

Special Badging

N/A

Smart Grille Shutter

N/A

Sunroof

Panoramic

Body-coloured Bumpers

Yes

Grille Design

N/A

Roof Rails

N/A

Taillights

LED

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

N/A

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Yes

Fog Lights

LED - Front & LED - Rear

Headlight Height Adjuster

Yes

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Sequential Turn Indicators

N/A

Automatic Headlamps

Yes

Illuminated Logo

N/A

Charge Port Status Light

N/A

Puddle Lamps

N/A

Yes

Stop Lamp

N/A

Connected LED

N/A

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

N/A

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Soft-close Door

Yes

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening and Closing

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

N/A

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome Finish with handle type

Body Coloured Finish with handle type

Window Sunshade

N/A

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Door Type

N/A

Rear Wiper

N/A

Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows

N/A

Rear Defogger

Yes

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

Yes

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

N/A

Rear Windshield Blind

Electric

Interior

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Multi-colour (64 colours)

Interior Lamps

Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,

Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Yes

Auto Crash Alert

N/A

Over The Air (OTA) Updates

Yes

Find My Car

Yes

Service Reminder Via App

N/A

Driving Analytics

N/A

Emergency Call Button

Yes

Check Vehicle Status via App

Yes

Geo-fence

Yes

Smart Drive Information

N/A

Alexa Compatibility

N/A

Yes

Phone app

N/A

Vehicle Tracking Via App

N/A

Digital Key

N/A

Find and Book Parking Slot

N/A

Remote Air Purifier Operation

N/A

Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

Yes

Remote Car Start/Stop

N/A

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Yes

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

N/A

App Details

N/A

Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App

N/A

Anti Theft Immobilisation

N/A

Live Traffic Updates On App

N/A

Location Based Services

N/A

Remote Engine Start/Stop

N/A

Live Location Sharing

N/A

In-Car Payment

N/A

Remote Parking with Key

N/A

Remote AC: On / Off via App

Tow Away Alert

N/A

Home-to- Car Connectivity

N/A

Seat Upholstery

Leather

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)

12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)

Massage Seats

Yes

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)

Dual Tone (Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim)

Rear Parcel Tray

N/A

Wrappings

N/A

Audio Controls in Rear Armrest

Yes

Split Third Row Seat

N/A

Folding Rear Seat

N/A

Third Row Seat Type

N/A

Active headrest

N/A

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

Audio controls & Cup holder

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated and cooled

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Yes

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Yes

Split Rear Seat

N/A

Comfort Headrest

N/A

Ventilated Seats

All

Front Seatback Pockets

Yes

Driver Armrest

Yes

Third Row Seat Adjustment

N/A

Foldable Seatback Table

N/A

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid

N/A

Cup Holders

Cupholders in Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

N/A

Yes

Utility Recess On Dashboard

N/A

Document Holder Elastic String

N/A

Smartphone Pocket

N/A

Driver Armrest Storage

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

N/A

Third Row Cup Holders

N/A

Bottle Holder in Doors

N/A

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Yes

Gear Indicator

Yes

CNG Fuel Gauge

N/A

Speedometer

N/A

Fuel Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning

Total CNG Mode Time

N/A

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Instrument Cluster Screen

Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Average Speed

Yes

Tyre Position Display

N/A

Eco-Drive Illumination

N/A

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Low Battery Warning

N/A

Clock

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Yes

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge

N/A

Off Road Essentials

Feature

Audi A8 L

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Roll Cage

N/A

Brake Locking Differential

N/A

Welded Tow Hooks

N/A

Driveline Disconnect

N/A

Crawl Control

N/A

Hub Lock

N/A

Washable Floor with Drain Plugs

N/A

Rampover Angle

N/A

Water Wading Depth (mm)

N/A

Tow Hitch Protection

N/A

Departure Angle

N/A

Gyro Meter

N/A

Approach Angle

N/A

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