Verdict
At RM474,990 against RM648,888, the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is the sharper-value choice, with 402 hp, 664 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 22 kW AC charging also suits owners with capable home or destination charging. But the Mercedes-Benz EQS answers with a far more useful 782 km range, 182 km beyond the Audi, plus a 610-litre boot and a much richer rear-seat entertainment and comfort package. For long inter-state EV use, the EQS earns its sizeable premium; for performance and cost control, take the Audi.
Q8 e-tron Sportback
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback if you want all-wheel drive, 402 hp and 22 kW AC charging while spending RM173,898 less.
EQS
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS if maximum 782 km range, a larger boot and limousine-grade rear-seat equipment matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback RM474,990; Mercedes-Benz EQS RM648,888.
- EV range: Audi 600 km; Mercedes-Benz 782 km.
- Motor output: Audi has 402 hp and 664 Nm from two motors; Mercedes-Benz has 328 hp and 565 Nm from one motor.
- Performance and driveline: Audi is all-wheel drive and does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz is rear-wheel drive and takes 6.2 seconds.
- Charging: Audi supports 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz supports 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Space and warranty: Audi has a 2,928 mm wheelbase, 528-litre boot and two-year vehicle warranty; Mercedes-Benz has a 3,210 mm wheelbase, 610-litre boot and…
Q8 e-tron Sportback
- 402 hp, 664 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Faster 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 22 kW AC charging and a space-saver spare tyre
- 600 km range is 182 km behind the EQS
- 170 kW DC charging trails the EQS's 200 kW rate
- Two-year vehicle warranty is half the EQS's four years
EQS
- 782 km EV range from a 107.8 kWh battery
- 610-litre boot and 3,210 mm wheelbase
- Rear seats with power adjustment, heating and ventilation, plus rear entertainment displays
- Costs RM173,898 more
- 328 hp and 565 Nm are down on the Audi's 402 hp and 664 Nm
- 11 kW AC charging is half the Audi's 22 kW capability
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM474,990✓ | RM648,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 328 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm✓ | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 114 kWh✓ | 107.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | 782 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11.0 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | 200.0 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-speed automatic transmission | — |
| Gears | 2 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,915 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width | 1,937 mm | 1,926 mm |
| Height | 1,619 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,928 mm | 3,210 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,480 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 528 litres | 610 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aero Alloy Wheels | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Seat Belt Bag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (up to 130 km/h) and Evasive Steering Assist (up to 108 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Pre-Safe Impulse Side, Driver Attention Monitor with Eye Tracking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Light Design and Sequential Indicators | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | Power-adjustable Rear Seats, Heated and Ventilated, 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1x 12V Front, 1x front wireless charger, 2x USB-C rear, 1x 12V socket rear | 1 Front, 6 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear MBUX Interior Assistant, Fingerprint Scanner, Front and Rear Qi Wireless Chargers, Rear Wireless Headsets |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q8 e-tron Sportback vs EQS FAQ
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback or Mercedes-Benz EQS better?
The EQS is better for range, luggage capacity, rear-seat comfort and long-distance use. The Q8 e-tron Sportback is the better pick for a lower outlay, stronger motor output, all-wheel drive and quicker acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs RM173,898 more than the Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback.
Which one charges faster?
The EQS has the higher 200 kW DC charging rate versus 170 kW for the Audi. The Audi is stronger on AC charging at 22 kW, compared with 11 kW for the EQS.