Audi SQ8 VS Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

The Audi SQ8 gives 11 kmpl and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 gives 10 kmpl officially. For someone driving 1200 km a month that gap means real savings or extra spending. Calculate it for your actual usage and then look at the rest.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs 4Matic. Audi SQ8's top variant is priced ₹77.87 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, Engine and Max Power.

Mileage (ARAI)

V8 TFSI

4Matic

10 kmpl

Airbags

V8 TFSI

4Matic

Engine

V8 TFSI

3996 cc

4Matic

1991 cc

Max Power

V8 TFSI

500bhp@5500rpm

4Matic

416bhp@6750rpm

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

Specification	Audi SQ8	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹99.85 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc	1991 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	416bhp@6750rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	9-Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl	10 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi SQ8

V8 TFSI ▾

₹177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43

4Matic ▾

₹99.85 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Audi SQ8 · V8 TFSI

177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹291,696/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 · 4Matic

99.85 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹163,886/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 EMI

Audi SQ8 EMI will be ₹291,696 per month and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 EMI will be ₹163,886 per month on a standard 5-year bank loan.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	3996 cc	1991 cc
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	11	10 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	416bhp@6750rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	500Nm@5000rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	9-Speed Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm	4749 mm × 2096 mm × 1585 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	2873 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	—
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—

⊞ Exterior 5 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 6 ▲

ADAS	Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—
Airbags	8	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 17 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360° Camera	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height & Reach	Powered Adjustment
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	—
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	17 Front & Rear	15 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	Yes	—
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect

Mythos Black Metallic

Waitomo Blue Metallic

Ascari Blue Metallic

Sakhir Gold Metallic

Chilli Red Mettalic

Glacier White Metallic

Satellite Silver Metallic

Spectral Blue

High Tech Silver

Graphite Grey

Polar White

Obsidian Black

Audi SQ8 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Audi SQ8 Rs. 177.72 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Rs. 133.50 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLS Rs. 132.07 Lakh - 143.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8	1	9
Engine	3996 cc	-	2999 cc - 2925 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	500 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp
Mileage	11 kmpl	-	12 kmpl
Boot Space	604 Litres	-	-
Airbags	8	6	10

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Rs. 99.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLC Rs. 77.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	9	9	9
Engine	1991 cc	1993 cc - 1950 cc	1993 cc - 1999 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Diesel / Petrol
Max Power	416 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp	194.44 bhp - 254.79 bhp
Mileage	10 kmpl	11.17 - 16 kmpl	12.7 - 18 kmpl
Boot Space	545 Litres	630 Litres	620 Litres
Airbags	6	9	7