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

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

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Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster ₹ 2.35 Crore

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI ₹ 2.32 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

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

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster

₹ 2.35 Crore

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Comparison

Audi

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI

₹ 2.32 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

469 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Power

591 bhp @ 6000 rpm

700 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Torque

800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm

3982 cc, DOHC 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

Engine / Motor

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

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

4matic+ AWD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

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Economy / Range

8 km/l

4 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster	Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 2.35 Crore	₹ 2.32 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	3982 cc, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	4.0-litre twin-turbo V8	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Power	469 bhp @ 5500 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	700 Nm @ 2000 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	AMG Speedshift MCT 9G, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4matic+ AWD (All Wheel Drive)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Capacity	—	85 litres
Electric Range	—	680 Km
Fuel Economy	—	8 km/l
Body
Length	4705 mm	5012 mm
Width	1915 mm	1998 mm
Height	1359 mm	1751 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2998 mm
Turn Radius	6.2 metres	6.15 metres
Kerb weight	1950 kg	2390 kg
Front Tyre	265 / 40 R20	295 / 35 R23
Rear Tyre	295 / 35 R20	295 / 35 R23
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
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
Safety
Airbags	8 Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	2 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Silver (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	—	LED on front, LED on rear
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Yes
Interior
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Seating Capacity	4 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front	Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats	Heated and cooled	—
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Interior Ambient Light	64	30
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Interior	—	Single Tone
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)
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)
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
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Boot Opener	—	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	—	Electronic - All
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	11.9 inch	10.1 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	17	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
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Alexa	Yes	—
Instrument	—	Digital
Tripmeter	—	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Clock	—	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	—	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
Tachometer	—	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	2
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Optional
Rear AC	—	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Window One Touch Down	—	All
Window One Touch Up	—	All
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Optional
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Cupholder	—	Front & Rear
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 Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster and Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI.

The Mercedes AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster is priced at ₹ 2.35 Crore, while the Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI is priced at ₹ 2.32 Crore.

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

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