Sedan vs SUV: Audi A8 L Celebration Edition vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB Full Comparison
| COMPARE Specs & Features |
Audi A8 L Celebration Edition
Credit: Audi
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Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d 4MATIC LWB
Credit: Mercedes Benz
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| Price | ₹ 1.34 Crore | ₹ 1.12 Crore |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | July 12, 2022 | November 2, 2023 |
| Type | Sedan | SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel | Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) | Diesel |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV | OM656 Turbocharged I6 |
| Power | 344 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 362 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm | 750 Nm @ 1350 - 2800 rpm |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | 9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 litres | 93 litres |
| Emission Standard | BS 6 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Engine Misc | Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop |
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| Body | ||
| Length | 5320 mm | 4924 mm |
| Width | 1945 mm | 2157 mm |
| Height | 1488 mm | 1797 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3128 mm | 2995 mm |
| Turn Radius | 6.45 metres | 5.9 metres |
| Front Tyre | 255 / 45 R19 | 275 / 50 R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255 / 45 R19 | 275 / 50 R20 |
| Front Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
| Rear Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheel | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Ground Clearance | - | 215 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Sides, Rear), Optional 9 or 10 Airbags | 9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) |
| Front Brake | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Park Assist | 360 Degree Camera | 360 Degree Camera |
| Speed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
| Dynamic Brake Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes | Yes |
| Central Lock | Keyless | Keyless |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | - | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Yes |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | - | Yes |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 4 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Headlight | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Cornering Headlamps | Intelligent | Intelligent |
| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Light | LED | LED on front, LED on rear |
| ORVM | Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) | Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | Yes |
| Taillamp | LED | LED |
| External Door Handles | Chrome | Body Coloured |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Yes | No |
| Body Coloured Bumper | Yes | Yes |
| Rub Strips | Chrome Inserts | No |
| Chrome Exhaust | - | Yes |
| Body Kit | - | Cladding - Black/Grey |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Dual Tone | Dual Tone |
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | Metallic |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Person | 5 Person |
| Seating Row | 2 Rows | 2 Rows |
| Driver Seat | 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) | 14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) |
| Driver Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat | 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) | 14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) |
| Driver Armrest Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Headrest | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Front Seat Back Pocket | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat | 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) | 6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
| Rear Seat Type | Bench | Bench |
| Ventilated Seats | Heated and cooled | Heated and cooled |
| Interior Colour | 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 | Macchiato Beige / Black, Black |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Artificial Leather |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Gear Knob | Yes | No |
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Chrome |
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Boot Opener | Electric Opening and Closing | Electric Opening and Closing |
| Anti Glare Mirror | Electronic - All | Electronic - All |
| Interior Ambient Lights | Multi-colour | Multi-colour |
| Cabin Lamp | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Vanity Mirror Light | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Folding | - | Full |
| Rear Seat Split | - | 60:40 split |
| Mid Rear Head Rest | - | Yes |
| Cabin Boot Access | - | Yes |
| Interior Ambient Light | - | 64 |
| Puddle Lamp | - | Yes |
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| Infotainment | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | LCD Display |
| Rear Screen | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) |
| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 23 | 6+ |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips |
| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Digital | Digital |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Hard Drive | Yes | No |
| Screen Size | - | 12.3 inch |
| Alexa | - | No |
| Comfort | ||
| AC | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) |
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
| Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Button Start | Yes | No |
| Steering Adjust | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | Manual Tilt & Telescopic |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Window One Touch Down | All | All |
| Window One Touch Up | All | All |
| Side Blinds on Windows | Rear - Electric | Rear - Electric |
| Rear Windshield Blind | Electric | No |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Hot Cold Cup Holder | Yes | - |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver |
| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| 12V Power Outlet | 2 | 2 |
| Cupholder | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | - | No |
| Sunglass Holder | - | Yes |
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| Battery | ||
| Battery | 48 Volt | - |
| Other | ||
| Find My Car | - | Yes |
| Geofencing | - | Yes |
| Car Status Via App | - | Yes |
| Emergency Call System | - | Yes |
| OTA Update | - | Yes |
| AC On Off via App | - | Yes |
| Car Unlock via App | - | Yes |
| Sunroof via App | - | No |
| Remote Light Flash via App | - | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (Years) | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty (Km) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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