Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro vs Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for a bigger battery; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC for a lower price and a higher top speed. Leads 5-1 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro ₹1,32,00,000 Wins 1 of 9 |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC ₹1,30,00,000 Wins 5 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,32,00,000 | ₹1,30,00,000Best |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹1,36,62,000 | ₹1,34,55,000Best |
| Range | 600 km ARAI | 857 km ARAI |
| Battery | 114 kWhBest | 107.8 kWh |
| Charging | ~10-80% in ~31 min on up to 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox. Range figure is WLTP | ~10-80% in ~31 min on 200kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10-11h) |
| Motor | 300 kW | 385 kWBest |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/hBest |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹82,733 | ₹82,733 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹4,62,000 | ₹4,55,000Best |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
Full details: Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro · Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
FAQ
Which is better, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC?
Pick the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro for a bigger battery; choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC for a lower price and a higher top speed.
Is the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC cheaper?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹1,30,00,000 versus ₹1,32,00,000. On-road in Delhi, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC is cheaper (₹1,34,55,000).
Which has more real-world range, the Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro or the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.