Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic
₹1,40,00,000
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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class
55 TFSI quattro vs V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic: side-by-side India matchup with full specs and features.
Same powertrain (ICE)
21.3% price gap between these trims
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Audi Q8
55 TFSI quattro
|
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,13,10,000 | ₹1,40,00,000 |
| Variant | 55 TFSI quattro | V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic |
| Brand | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q8 | V-Class |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 2995 cc | 1951 cc |
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) | Automatic (TC) |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Primary specs | 2995 cc · Automatic (TC) · Petrol | 1951 cc · Automatic (TC) · Diesel |
| Price difference Gap ₹26,90,000 · 21.3% | Lower | Higher |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro | Mercedes-Benz V-Class V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine Type | V6 Petrol | M254 |
| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape | 1951 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm | 233 bhp |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500 Nm @ 1370 rpm | 500 Nm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Top Speed | 250 kmph | — |
| Acceleration | 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds (claimed) | — |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Limited Slip Differential | No | — |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs | Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs | Air Suspension |
| Advanced Suspension Features | Ride Height Adjustment | — |
| Capacity & Dimensions | ||
| Length *Width *Height | 4995 mm * 1995 mm * 1705 mm | 5370 mm * 1928 mm * 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 6 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Kerb Weight | — | 2486 kg |
| Minimum Turning Radius | — | 5.6 metres |
| Tyre & Wheels | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyres | 285 / 45 R21 | 18 |
| Rear Tyres | 285 / 45 R21 | 18 |
| Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres |
| ADAS & Active Safety | ||
| ADAS | — | Level 2 |
| Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.) | ||
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Disc (Front & Rear) | Disc (Front & Rear) |
| Doors, Mirrors & Wipers | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Chrome | Painted |
| Exterior Door | Body Coloured Door Handles | Sliding Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type |
| Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM) | — | Auto-Dimming |
| Storage | ||
| Bootspace | 605 L | 5010 L (measured up to the roof) – 5010 L (rear seats folded) |
| Seating & Ergonomics | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Captain Seats |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Recommended Tyre Pressure | Front 36 psi · Rear 36 psi (cold) | Front 48 psi · Rear 52 psi (cold) |
| Infotainment & Entertainment | ||
| Input Methods | Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility | — |
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | — |
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Fuel Consumption | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning | Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty |
| Speedometer | — | Digital |
| Lighting & Visibilty | ||
| Reflectors | — | Rear Bumper |
| Design & Styling | ||
| Wrappings | Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel | Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | — |
| Overview | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 6 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 335 bhp | 233 bhp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Displacement | 2995 cc | 1951 cc |
| Dimensions | ||
| Boot Space | 605 L | — |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4995 x 1995 x 1705 mm | 5370 x 1928 x 1880 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,430 mm |
| Width | 1,995 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 254 mm | 160 mm |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro | Mercedes-Benz V-Class V 300 d Diesel 2.0L Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelts | Not verified | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Downhill Assist Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not available | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not available | Not verified |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not verified | Not verified |
| Road Departure Mitigation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Not available | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Cross Traffic Brake | Not verified | Not verified |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not verified | Not verified |
| Traffic Jam Assist | Not verified | Not verified |
| Driver Attention Warning | Not verified | Yes |
| Lane Centering Assist | Not verified | Not verified |
| Door Open Warning | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Collision Warning | Not verified | Not verified |
| Low Speed Warning | Not verified | Not verified |
| Adaptive High Beam | Not verified | Not verified |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Not verified |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not verified | Not verified |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Yes |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | Not verified | Not verified |
| Surround View Camera | Not verified | Not verified |
| Night Vision | Not verified | Not verified |
| Parking Distance Warning | Not verified | Not verified |
| Electric Parking Brake | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not verified | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Not verified | Not verified |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| ACE Body Structure | Not verified | Not verified |
| Multi-Collision Brake | Not verified | Not verified |
| Emergency Call | Not available | Yes |
| ISOFIX Front Passenger | Not verified | Not verified |
| Whiplash Protection Seats | Not available | Not verified |
| Active Bonnet | Not verified | Not verified |
| Run-flat Tyres | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tire Repair Kit | Not available | Not verified |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
| Front Side Airbags | Not verified | Not verified |
| Curtain Airbags | Not verified | Not verified |
| Driver/Passenger Airbags | Not verified | Not verified |
| Exterior | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Not verified | Not verified |
| LED Headlights | Not verified | Not verified |
| LED Taillights | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fog Lights | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Fog Lamp | Not verified | Not verified |
| DRLs | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto High Beam | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Headlights | Not verified | Not verified |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Power Side Mirrors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto-Folding Side Mirrors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Side Mirror Indicators | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sunroof | Yes | Not verified |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Tailgate | Not verified | Not verified |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not verified | Not verified |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Exhaust | Not verified | Not verified |
| Side Steps | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tinted Windows | Not verified | Not verified |
| Acoustic Glass | Not verified | Not verified |
| Capless Fuel Filler | Not verified | Not verified |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | Not verified | Not verified |
| Follow Me Home Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Puddle Lights | Yes | Not verified |
| Soft-Close Doors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Hands-Free Tailgate | Not verified | Not verified |
| Trailer Hitch Prep | Not verified | Not verified |
| Wheel Locks | Not verified | Not verified |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Sport Package | Not verified | Not verified |
| Winter Package | Not verified | Not verified |
| Summer Tyres | Not verified | Not verified |
| All-Season Tyres | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cargo Cover | Not verified | Not verified |
| Body Kit | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rub Strips | Not verified | Not verified |
| Headlight Washers | Not verified | Not verified |
| Heated Windshield | Not verified | Not verified |
| Privacy Glass Rear | Not verified | Not verified |
| Infotainment | ||
| Touchscreen Display | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 17 Speakers | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | Not verified | Not verified |
| Android Auto | Not verified | Not verified |
| Bluetooth | Not verified | Not verified |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| USB Ports | Not verified | Not verified |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not available | Not verified |
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite Radio | Not verified | Not verified |
| Streaming Audio | Not verified | Not verified |
| Heads-Up Display | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Amazon Alexa | Not verified | Not verified |
| Connected Services | Not available | Yes |
| OTA Updates | Not available | Not verified |
| Dashcam | Not verified | Not verified |
| App Store | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Not verified | Not verified |
| 12V Power Outlet | Not verified | Not verified |
| True Touchpad Interface | Not verified | Not verified |
| DAB Radio | Not verified | Not verified |
| CD Player | Not verified | Not verified |
| DVD Player | Not verified | Not verified |
| Aux Input | Not verified | Not verified |
| Gesture Control | Not available | Not verified |
| Wireless Headphones | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Seat Screens | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tachometer | Not verified | Not verified |
| Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| On-Board Computer | Not verified | Not verified |
| Comfort | ||
| Air Conditioner | Not verified | Not verified |
| Climate Control | Not verified | Not verified |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Heater | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear AC Vents | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not verified | Not verified |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Not verified |
| Keyless Entry | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Windows | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Steering | Not verified | Not verified |
| Central Locking | Not verified | Yes |
| Heated Front Seats | Not verified | Not verified |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not verified |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Driver Seat | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Passenger Seat | Not verified | Not verified |
| Driver Seat Memory | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lumbar Support | Not verified | Not verified |
| Seat Material | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Folding Seats | Not verified | Not verified |
| Third Row Seats | Not verified | Not verified |
| Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders | Not available | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not verified | Not verified |
| Tilt/Telescopic Steering | Not verified | Not verified |
| Paddle Shifters | Not verified | Not verified |
| Drive Modes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Camera | Not verified | Not verified |
| Front Camera | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto Parking Assist | Not verified | Not verified |
| Ambient Lighting | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Not verified | Not verified |
| Remote Engine Start | Not verified | Not verified |
| Remote Window Operation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Electronic Gear Selector | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sunglass Holder | Not available | Not verified |
| Umbrella Storage | Not available | Not verified |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Start/Stop System | Not verified | Not verified |
| Heated Rear Seats | Not verified | Not verified |
| Massage Seats | Not available | Yes |
| Panoramic Display | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Rear Sunshade | Not verified | Not verified |
| Cabin Air Purifier | Not available | Not verified |
| Glovebox Cooler | Not available | Not verified |
| Wireless Rear Charger | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto Soft-Close Tailgate | Not verified | Not verified |
| Memory Steering Column | Not verified | Not verified |
| Headrest Speakers | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fragrance System | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Third Row | Not verified | Not verified |
| Captain Chairs | Not verified | Not verified |
| Walk-In Second Row | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sport Seats | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sport Suspension | Not verified | Not verified |
| Front Seatback Pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight Ignition Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirrors | Not verified | Not verified |
| Door Pockets | Not verified | Not verified |
| Rear Headrests | Not verified | Not verified |
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Differential Lock | Not verified | Not verified |
| Particulate Filter | Not verified | Not verified |
| Catalytic Converter | Not verified | Not verified |
| E10 Compatible | Not verified | Not verified |
| Power Tailgate Memory | Not verified | Not verified |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not verified | Not verified |
| Battery Pre-Heating | Not verified | Not verified |
| ETC Device | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lane Change Assist | Not verified | Not verified |
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