Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
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Overview
| Specs Score | 70 / 100 | 73 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | A8 L | GLS 450d 4Matic |
| Type | Luxury Sedan | SUV |
| Colors | Terra Grey Metallic, Glacier White, Vesuvius Grey, District Green Metallic, Firmament Blue Metallic, Floret Silver Metallic, Manhattan Gray Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic | Polar White, Obsidian Black, High-tech Silver, Selenite Grey, Sodalite Blue |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Unlimited Kms | 2 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 55 TFSI Quattro Tiptronic V6 Engine | OM656 Turbocharged I6 |
| Engine Displacement | 2995 cc | 2989 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Motor Power | 15 kW | |
| Maximum Power | 335.26 bhp @ 5000-6400rpm | 362.08 bhp @ 4000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500rpm | 750 Nm @ 1350-2800rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, Tiptronic | Automatic (TC) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Direct Injection | |
| Mild Hybrid | Yes | |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed Automatic Gear Box | 9 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic Torque Converter with Lock-up Clutch | |
| Extra Features | V6 Engine, Roller Cam Follower, Continuous Intake and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment, Hydraulic Valve-Play Compensation / 2/2 Inlet/Exhaust Valves Per Cylinder, Engine management (Direct Injection, Lambda Control, Knock Control, Turbocharger, Intercooler), Exhaust Emission Control (Close-Coupled Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor), Quattro Permanent All-wheel Drive With Self-locking Center Differential |
Battery Details
| Regenerative Braking | Yes |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration Details | 0 To 100 km/h in 5.7 Sec | 0 to 100 in 6.1 sec |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Five-link Front Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Rear Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
| Steering Type | Electric, Electromechanical Progressive Steering | Electric |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 12.54 m |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 2950 kg | 3300 kg |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 2617 kg |
| Length | 5320 mm | 5209 mm |
| Width | 2130 mm | 2157 mm, with Mirrors |
| Height | 1488 mm | 1823 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3128 mm | 3135 mm |
| Headroom | 1051 mm (Front), 995 mm (Rear) | 838 mm (Rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 255/45 R19 104 Y | Front- 275 / 45 R21, Rear- 315 / 40 R21 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 7 Seater |
| Boot Space | 505 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, 4 Zone | Yes, 5 Zone, Thermotronic |
| Air Purifier | Yes, Air Ionizer and Aromatization | |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows | |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes | Yes, with Hand Free Access and Anti Pinch Function |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Speed Limiter | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch Response | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes, Comfort Key With Sensor-Controlled Luggage Compartment Release Without Safelock | Yes, Digital Key |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Yes | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, Comfort Center Armrest | Yes, Leather Wrapped with Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | |
| Autonomous Parking | Full, Parktronic | |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes | Yes, 2 (100W) |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat | |
| Seat Features | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support | Heated Seats Front, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Dead Pedal | Yes | |
| Steering Features | 2-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters, Nappa Leather Wrapped |
| Extra Features | Luggage Compartment Lid Electrically Opening and Closing, Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray, Power Latching for Doors, Luggage Compartment Package, Individual Contour Comfort Seats, 3-seater Rear Seat System with 2 Individual Outer Seats with Power Adjustment, Rear Seat Package Individual Seats | Climatized Front Seats (Hot and Cold), Double Sunblind, Easy-Pack Load Compartment Cover, Guard 360° Burglary-resistant Laminated Safety Glass With Thermal And Noise Insulation, Power Closing (Soft Closing Doors) |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | No |
| Door Handle Color | Body Colored | |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone | |
| Styling Features | High-Gloss Styling Package, Chrome Exterior Package Bumpers, Lower Decorative Inserts in Dark Matte Brushed Aluminum, Upper Decorative Inserts In Gray Brown Natural Fine Grain Ash | Dashboard And Door Beltlines In ARTICO Man-made Leather, Headliner Fabric In Beige, MANUFAKTUR High-gloss Black Flowing Lines Piano Lacquer, Velour Floor Mats |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice | Audio, Voice, MID, Cruise |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Yes |
| Other Features | Brake System (Dual-Circuit Brake System With Black/White Split For Front/Rear Axles, Brake Booster), Adaptive Windshield Wipers with Integrated Washer Nozzles, Notchback - Long Wheelbase |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes, Hydraulic | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes, Child Seat Anchors and Top Tether for Outer Rear Seats | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | |
| Clutch Lock | Yes | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Rear, Front | Front, Rear |
| Impact Beams | Side Impact Beams, Front Impact Beams | |
| Number Of Airbags | 8 | 9 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side | Driver, Passenger, Side, Knee, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Safety Features | Audi Pre Sense Basic, Adaptive Air Suspension | Transparent Bonnet, Underguard |
| Extra Features | Park Assist with Parking Aid Plus, Park Assist Package with Park Assist Plus, Tailpipes, Warning Triangle, Extended Pedestrian Protection, Progressive Steering | Automatic Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes, Distronic | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes, Active Steering Assist | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes, Active Steering Assist |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes |
| Lighting | Matrix LED Reading Lights, Ambient Lighting Package Plus | Ambient Lighting |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather, Valcona | Leatherette, Artico Man-made Leather - Macchiato Beige / Black |
| Extra Features | Roof Grab Handles, Headliner in Fabric, Operating Buttons in Black Glass Look with Haptic Feedback, Scuff Plates in Door Apertures, Foot Rests in Rear, Door Armrest and Centre Console In Leather With Premium Stitching |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Yes, LED |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes, LED | |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Alloy, 5-Triple Spoke Light-Alloy Wheels Painted High-gloss Himalayas Grey With A High-sheen Finish |
| Lighting | OLED Rear Combination Lamps, HD Matrix LED Headlamps | Puddle Lamp with Projection Of Brand Logo |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Heated ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish, Side Stepper, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass |
| Extra Features | ORVM Auto-Dimming on Both Sides with Memory Feature, Convex Left Exterior Mirror, Aspherical Right Exterior Mirror, Headlamp Washer System |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Other Connectivity Features | HDMI Connectivity for Rear Entertainment System |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, MB-Connect | |
| Internet Connectivity | Yes, 4G | |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Valet Mode | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | Digital Key Transfer, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing) |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, MBUX |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | |
| Speakers Brand | Burmester | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Infotainment System | Screens in the Rear | MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | Audi Virtual Cockpit, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D Sound, Top Infotainment System Premium, DVD Drive, Rear Seat Remote | 7.4 inch MBUX Rear Tablet integrated in Armrest, Smartphone Integration, Hard-Disc Navigation, 2D and 3D Map Display, Personal Profiles, Prediction Function, 590 Watts Audio Experience with Dolby Atmos Support, TuneIn (Integrated Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify) |
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