How does the performance compare between Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI and Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster?

The Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI delivers 591 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster which produces 469 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 2000 rpm torque.

Side-by-Side

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI ₹ 2.32 Crore

Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster ₹ 2.35 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI vs Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Audi

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI

₹ 2.32 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster

₹ 2.35 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

591 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Power

469 bhp @ 5500 rpm

800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm

Torque

700 Nm @ 2000 rpm

3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8

Engine / Motor

3982 cc, DOHC 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

4matic+ AWD

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

8 km/l

Economy / Range

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5 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI	Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 2.32 Crore	₹ 2.35 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3982 cc, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
Power	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Transmission	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	AMG Speedshift MCT 9G, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential	4matic+ AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	85 litres	—
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	680 Km	—
Fuel Economy	8 km/l	—
Body
Length	5012 mm	4705 mm
Width	1998 mm	1915 mm
Height	1751 mm	1359 mm
Wheelbase	2998 mm	2700 mm
Turn Radius	6.15 metres	6.2 metres
Kerb weight	2390 kg	1950 kg
Front Tyre	295 / 35 R23	265 / 40 R20
Rear Tyre	295 / 35 R23	295 / 35 R20
Front Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	—
Rear Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	—
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	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	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	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
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	2 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Intelligent	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, LED on rear	—
ORVM	Silver (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Yes	—
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	—
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
Seating Capacity	5 Person	4 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)	—
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)	—
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	—
Rear Seat Type	Bench	—
Rear Seat Folding	Full	—
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	—
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Interior Colour	Black	—
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	—
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	—
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	—
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch	11.9 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	17
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	—
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	—
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Average Speed	Yes	—
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Clock	Digital	—
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	—
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	—
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Digital	—
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	—
Alexa	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	—
Window One Touch Up	All	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Optional	—
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	Yes
Cupholder	Front & Rear	—
Wireless Charging	Optional	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
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
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	—
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	—
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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 AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster.

The Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI is priced at ₹ 2.32 Crore, while the Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster is priced at ₹ 2.35 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 AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster which produces 469 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 2000 rpm torque.

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.