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Audi A8 L vs Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi A8 L
Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

Audi

A8 L

Last listed ₹1.34 Crore

No longer sold in India

Full A8 L page Change

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

From ₹1.45 Crore

Full Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid page Change
Audi A8 LA8 L Celebration · ₹1.34 Crore
Mercedes-AMG E 53 HybridAMG E 53 Hybrid Performance · ₹1.45 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A8 L: ₹1.34 Crore (ahead) Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: ₹1.45 Crore A8 L ₹11.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags A8 L: 10 airbags Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: Not listed No crash ratings yet
Mileage A8 L: 11.70 kmpl Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: Not published Claimed
Power A8 L: 335 bhp Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: 585 hp (ahead)
Boot A8 L: 505 litres (ahead) Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: 371 litres Length 5,320 vs 4,953 mm
Versions A8 L: 2 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: 2

Pick the A8 L for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Crore
₹1.45 Crore
On-road in
₹1.53 Crore
₹1.65 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,56,807 a month
₹2,77,850 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
335 bhp
585 hp
Torque
Not listed
750 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
11.70 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Rear Executive Lounge)
5
Powertrain Type
Not listed
Plug-in Hybrid (Turbo-petrol inline-6 + electric motor), 4MATIC+

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,999 cc
Engine Config
3.0L Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff
Not listed
0-100
5.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed
Engine Type
Not listed
3.0-litre Turbocharged Inline-6 Petrol + Electric Motor
Electric Motor Output
Not listed
161 bhp (integrated into 9-speed gearbox)
Combined System Output
Not listed
585 hp / 750 Nm (612 hp peak with Race Start launch control)
0-100 km/h
Not listed
3.8 seconds (claimed, with Race Start)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid System (MHEV)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
9-Speed AMG Speedshift Automatic
Drive Type
Not listed
AWD (4MATIC+)
Battery Capacity
Not listed
28.6 kWh
DC Fast Charging
Not listed
10-80% in approx 20 minutes on a 60 kW charger
AC Charging
Not listed
Full charge in approx 2.25 hours on an 11 kW charger

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-Piston Calipers)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Active Damper Control (Optional Predictive Active Suspension)
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Dynamic All-Wheel Steering
Not listed
Wheel Type
19-inch 10-Parallel Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/45 R19 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
20-inch Alloy Wheels

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,320 mm
4,953 mm
Width
1,945 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,488 mm
1,447 mm
Wheelbase
3,128 mm
2,939 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm (Variable via Air Suspension)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,130 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
505 Litres
371 Litres
Fuel Tank
82 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m (with All-Wheel Steering)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The standard E-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024).
Airbags
10 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, rear center)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ASR, ABS, EBD, Predictive Safety Systems)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Audi Pre Sense 360, Adaptive Cruise Assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep, Night Vision Assistant)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with Virtual 3D View
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Launch Date (India)
Not listed
23 July 2026

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touchscreens (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower) + Twin 10.1-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Telematics, Rear Seat Remote 5.7-inch OLED Tablet
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System (23 speakers 1,920W with motorized acoustic lenses)
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds
Not listed
Seat Features
Rear Executive Relaxation Seat with Heated Foot Massager, 18-Way Power, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Ionizer & Dual Fragrance
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Front & Rear Wireless Chargers)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
14.4-inch Central Infotainment
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Digital Matrix LED Headlights with DMD Laser Light Technology
Not listed
Tail Lights
Digital OLED Tail Lamps with Customizable Light Signatures
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Integrated Cornering Lights & Matrix LED DRLs
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed
Pricing
Not listed
Rs 1.45 crore (Performance Edition), Rs 1.48 crore (Racing Edition), both ex-showroom

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.34 Crore – ₹1.63 Crore
₹1.45 Crore – ₹1.48 Crore
Colours
Not listed
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Hybrid, automatic

A8 L Celebration₹1.34 Crore AMG E 53 Hybrid Performance₹1.45 Crore Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid ₹11.00 lakh more

On-road price by city

A8 L A8 L Celebration against Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid AMG E 53 Hybrid Performance

CityA8 LMercedes-AMG E 53 HybridGap
Mumbai₹1.57 Crore₹1.7 CroreA8 L ₹12.85 lakh less
Pune₹1.57 Crore₹1.7 CroreA8 L ₹12.85 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.53 Crore₹1.65 CroreA8 L ₹12.52 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.64 Crore₹1.77 CroreA8 L ₹13.40 lakh less
Chennai₹1.66 Crore₹1.8 CroreA8 L ₹13.62 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.68 Crore₹1.81 CroreA8 L ₹13.73 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.47 Crore₹1.6 CroreA8 L ₹12.08 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.53 Crore₹1.65 CroreA8 L ₹12.52 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A8 L or the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid?

The A8 L, by ₹11.00 lakh on the versions compared here: A8 L A8 L Celebration at ₹1.34 Crore against Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid AMG E 53 Hybrid Performance at ₹1.45 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.53 Crore against ₹1.65 Crore.

Which is safer?

The A8 L: not crash-tested yet. The Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid: not tested in this form; the standard E-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024).

Which is more powerful?

The A8 L A8 L Celebration makes 335 bhp and the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid AMG E 53 Hybrid Performance makes 585 hp and 750 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The A8 L is 367 mm longer. Boot space is 505 litres in the A8 L and 371 litres in the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,56,807 a month for the A8 L and ₹2,77,850 for the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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