Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi SQ8 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.78 Cr, Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is priced at ₹2.75 Cr.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape engine, Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC comes with 3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi SQ8	Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Engine Capacity	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	550 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi SQ8

₹ 1.78 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

₹ 2.75 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.78 Cr

2.75 Cr

EMI

₹3,28,158

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹5,07,784

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

4.5

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

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90 litres

Bootspace

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520 litres

No of Rows

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2 Rows

Engine

3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape

3982 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

4.0 TFSI

4.0L M177 Twin-Turbocharged V8 + 48V Mild Hybrid

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Twin Turbo

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

500 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

550 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

770 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

770 Nm @ 2500 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.1 Seconds

4.9 seconds

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Sport Mode

Mileage (ARAI)

9 Kmpl

7.9 kmpl

Top Speed

250 Kmph

250 kmph

Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Twin Turbo

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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770 Nm @ 2500 Rpm

Driving Range

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Alternate Fuel

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Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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AC Regular Charging

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AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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Range

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Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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4.9 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Length

5005 mm

5208 mm

Width

2190 mm

2030 mm

Height

1695 mm

1838 mm

Wheelbase

3000 mm

3135 mm

Ground Clearance

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200 mm

Kerb Weight

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2825 kg

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Front Tyres

285 / 40 R22

285 / 45 R22

Rear Tyres

285 / 40 R22

325 / 40 R22

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Minimum Turning Radius

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6.2 metres

Front Suspension

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Double Wishbone, Air Springs, Single-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorber, Stabiliser Bar

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

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Multi-link, Air Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Exhaust

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Rub-strips

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Chrome Finish

Roof Rails

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body Kit

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Panoramic

Antenna

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Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Engine Immobilizer

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Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone (Black With Rock Grey, Valcona Black With Rock Grey, Rotor Grey With Anthracite Stiching)

Dual Tone

Driver Armrest

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Split Rear Seat

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40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

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Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

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Heated And Cooled

Driver Seat Adjustment

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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, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down)

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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Seat Upholstery

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Leather

Interior Colours

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Black With Oakwood Trim , Mahogany Brown / Macchiato Beige With Oakwood Trim , Black With Walnut Wood Trim , Mahogany Brown / Macchiato Beige With Walnut Wood Trim

Ventilated Seats

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Front Only

Massage Seats

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Rear Armrest

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Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

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

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

Child Seat Anchor Points

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Front & Rear

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Seatbelts

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Lane Departure Prevention

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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High-beam Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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NCAP Rating

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Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Blind Spot Detection

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Lane Departure Warning

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type

Chrome

Power Windows

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

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVM

Auto Folding

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Boot Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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Rear Defogger

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

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One Touch Down

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All

Interior Door Handles

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Silver

Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

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Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

One Touch Up

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All

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Chrome

Rear Wiper

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Interior Door Handles Finish

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Silver

Rain-sensing Wipers

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Scuff Plates

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Illuminated

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Side Window Blinds

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Rear - Electric

ORVM Colour

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Dual Tone

Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Steering mounted controls

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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iPod Compatibility

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Wireless Charger

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Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto

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Infotainment Screen Size

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12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

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Gesture Control

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

Voice Command

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Speakers

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Steering-mounted controls

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Internal Hard Drive

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Bluetooth Compatibility

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Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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AUX Compatibility

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GPS Navigation System

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Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

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Instrument Cluster

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Shift Indicator

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Clock

Digital

Shift Indicator

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Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Gear Indicator

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Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Door Ajar Warning

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Bottle Holder in Doors

All Doors

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Cup Holders

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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Air Conditioner

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Separate Zone With Fan Speed Control With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Heater

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Electronic Parking Brake

Aurto Hold