Head-to-Head Showdown
Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Comparison
Key Specifications Matrix
591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Power
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800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm
Torque
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3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Engine / Motor
Two permanently agitated synchronous motors (PSM)
Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
AWD
Petrol
Fuel
Electric
8 km/l
Economy / Range
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5 Seater
Seating
5 Seater
8
Airbags
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Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI | Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 2.32 Crore | ₹ 2.45 Crore |
| Price Type | Ex-Showroom | Ex-Showroom |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
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| Fuel | Petrol |
Electric |
| Engine Type | 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8 |
Two permanently agitated synchronous motors (PSM) |
| Power | 591 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
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| Torque | 800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm |
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| Transmission | 8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential |
AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 litres |
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| Emission Standard | BS 6 |
BS 6 |
| Engine Misc | Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop |
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode |
| Electric Range | 680 Km |
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| Fuel Economy | 8 km/l |
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| Total Range | — | 526 Km |
| Body | ||
| Length | 5012 mm |
5223 mm |
| Width | 1998 mm |
1926 mm |
| Height | 1751 mm |
1518 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2998 mm |
3210 mm |
| Turn Radius | 6.15 metres |
5.75 metres |
| Kerb weight | 2390 kg |
2655 kg |
| Front Tyre | 295 / 35 R23 |
275 / 40 R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295 / 35 R23 |
275 / 40 R21 |
| Front Suspension | Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar |
Four-link Axle with Air Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar |
Multi-link Axle with Air Springs |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheel | Alloy Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver |
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| Ground Clearance | — | Can be raised by 25mm at speeds below 40km/h, goes lower by 10mm at higher speeds |
| Safety | ||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) |
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) |
| Front Brake | Ventilated Disc |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake | Ventilated 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 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 |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | Yes | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes | Yes |
| Central Lock | Remote with Boot Opener |
Keyless |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 5 Doors |
4 Doors |
| Headlight | LED |
LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Cornering Headlamps | Intelligent |
Active |
| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Light | LED on front, LED on rear |
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| ORVM | Silver (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | Yes |
| Taillamp | LED |
LED |
| External Door Handles | Body Coloured |
Chrome |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Yes | — |
| Body Coloured Bumper | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Exhaust | Yes | — |
| Body Kit | Yes | — |
| Rub Strips | — | Chrome Inserts |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Single Tone |
Dual Tone |
| Scuff Plates | Metallic |
Illuminated |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Person |
5 Person |
| Seating Row | 2 Rows |
2 Rows |
| Driver Seat | 14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
22 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) |
| Driver Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat | 14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
22 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) |
| Driver Armrest Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Headrest | Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
| Front Seat Back Pocket | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back) |
| Rear Seat Type | Bench |
Bench |
| Rear Seat Folding | Full |
Full |
| Rear Seat Split | 40:20:40 split |
60:40 split |
| Mid Rear Head Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Colour | Black |
Black / Space Grey with AMG Carbon-fibre trim |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather |
Nappa Leather |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Gear Knob | Yes | — |
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome |
Silver |
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Opener | Electric Opening and Closing |
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic |
| Anti Glare Mirror | Electronic - All |
Electronic - All |
| Interior Ambient Light | 30 |
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| Interior Ambient Lights | Multi-colour |
Multi-colour |
| Puddle Lamp | Yes | — |
| Cabin Lamp | Front and Rear |
Front and Rear |
| Vanity Mirror Light | Driver & Co-Driver |
Driver & Co-Driver |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Both Sides |
| Ventilated Seats | — | Heated and cooled |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display |
Touch-screen Display |
| Screen Size | 10.1 inch |
17.7 inch |
| Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) |
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) |
| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 6+ |
15 |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Phone & Audio Streaming |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Port | 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 |
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| Tachometer | Digital |
Digital |
| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Screen | — | Optional |
| Alexa | — | Yes |
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| 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 and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive |
| Keyless Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Adjust | Electric Tilt & Telescopic |
Electric Tilt & Telescopic |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
| Window One Touch Down | All |
All |
| Window One Touch Up | All |
All |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Optional | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Co-Driver |
Driver & Co-Driver |
| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| 12V Power Outlet | 2 |
Yes |
| Cupholder | Front & Rear |
Front & Rear |
| Wireless Charging | Optional | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | — | 107.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, 396 Volt, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan |
| 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 | — | Yes |
| Remote Light Flash via App | — | Yes |
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (Years) | 2 |
3 |
| Warranty (Km) | Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 8 |
| Battery Warranty (Km) | — | 250000 |
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI and Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+.
The Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI is priced at ₹ 2.32 Crore, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is priced at ₹ 2.45 Crore.
The Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI delivers 591 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ which produces N/A power and N/A torque.
Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ comes with a Automatic gearbox and Electric fuel.
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