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Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 vs Audi Q8 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 and Audi Q8 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is priced at ₹4.30 Cr, Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro is priced at ₹1.15 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series comes with 3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape engine.

Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 vs Audi Q8 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680Audi Q8
Engine Capacity3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape
Power577 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
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Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
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4.30 Cr

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Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro
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1.15 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price
4.30 Cr
1.15 Cr
EMI
₹7,93,990

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,12,014

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating
5

Frunk Storage
Seating Capacity
2 Person
5 Person
Number of Seating Rows
2 Rows
Doors
2 Doors
5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 litres
85 litres
Bootspace
240 litres
605 litres
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
DC Fast Charging
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Top Speed
260 kmph
250 kmph
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
800 Nm @ 2500 Rpm
500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm
Driving Range
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
800 Nm @ 2500 Rpm
500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm
Engine
3982 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape
Alternate Fuel
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Battery
Battery Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
4.1 seconds
5.6 seconds
Electric Motor
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AC Regular Charging
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
4-litre Twin-turbo V8 Petrol
V6 Petrol
AC Fast Charging
City Mileage
Range
Highway Mileage
Max Motor Performance
Mileage (ARAI)
10 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
577 Bhp @ 5500-6500 Rpm
335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
4.1 seconds
5.6 seconds
Electric Motor Assist

Ground Clearance
-
Kerb Weight
Length
4697 mm
4995 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2995 mm
Width
2100 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
Height
1358 mm
1705 mm

Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 metres
Front Suspension
Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs
Front Tyres
275 / 35 R21
285 / 45 R21
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Tyres
305 / 30 R21
285 / 45 R21
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Four Wheel Steering

Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Rub-strips
Black
Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic

Engine Immobilizer
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Driver Armrest
Headrests
Front & Rear
Interior Colours
Crystal White
Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, And Pando Grey
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Massage Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated And Cooled
Driver Seat Adjustment
14 Way Electrically Adjustable (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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
12 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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
14 Way Electrically Adjustable (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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Seat Upholstery
Nappa Leather
Leather
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Seatback Pockets
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40

Lane Departure Prevention
Seat Belt Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Airbags
7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Puncture Repair Kit
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Dashcam

Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening And Closing
One Touch Down
All
All
One Touch Up
All
All
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Black
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVM
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Auto Folding
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Soft-close Door
Rear Windshield Blind
Rear Wiper
Side Window Blinds

Wireless Charger
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
AUX Compatibility
Touch Screen Size
11.9 Inch
Android Auto
Speakers
17
Steering-mounted controls
Internal Hard Drive
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3 inch
10.1 inch
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
DVD Playback

Head Up Display (HUD)
Clock
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
2
Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front & Second Row
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder

Cruise Control
Heater
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Air Purifier
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - All
Third Row AC Zone
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets
2
Rear AC
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Follow Me Home Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
Glove Box Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Fog Lights
LED On Front, LED On Rear
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Rear Reading Lamp
Automatic Head Lamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Tail Lights
LED
Reading Lamp
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlights
LED
LED
Taillights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
30

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Ride Height Adjustment
Differential Lock
Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Hill Descent Control

Q8 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680

  • ​Extremely powerful 585 hp V8 bi-turbo engine
  • Ultra-luxurious Maybach-specific interior finish
  • ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension + rear-axle steering
  • Exclusive 21-inch Maybach forged wheels and two-tone paint options
  • DIGITAL LIGHT with 650-metre ultra-range illumination
  • Burmester High-End 3D sound system
  • Advanced ADAS and PRE-SAFE safety technologies
  • Unique blend of open-top performance and limousine-grade luxury

Audi Q8

  • ​Bold and sporty coupe-SUV design with strong road presence.
  • Powerful V6 diesel engine with smooth mild-hybrid support.
  • Quattro AWD and air suspension offer confident ride and handling.
  • Luxurious cabin with advanced infotainment and digital displays.
  • Strong safety and driver assistance features.

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