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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Audi Q8
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

Audi

Q8

From ₹1.13 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz

CLE Cabriolet

From ₹1.16 Crore

Full CLE Cabriolet page Change
Audi Q8Q8 55 TFSI Quattro · ₹1.13 Crore
Mercedes-Benz CLE CabrioletCLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet · ₹1.16 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q8: ₹1.13 Crore (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: ₹1.16 Crore Q8 ₹3.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags Q8: 8 airbags CLE Cabriolet: Up to 11 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Q8: 9.80 kmpl CLE Cabriolet: Not published Claimed
Power Q8: 340 bhp (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: 190 kW Torque 500 vs 400 Nm

Pick the Q8 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the CLE Cabriolet for more airbags.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.13 Crore
₹1.16 Crore
On-road in
₹1.29 Crore
₹1.32 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,16,672 a month
₹2,22,411 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
340 bhp
190 kW
Torque
500 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
9.80 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
5-Seater Flagship Luxury Coupe SUV
Two-door, four-seat soft-top cabriolet
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
4
Version on Sale
Not listed
CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet (single version in India)
Ex-Showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 1,16,00,000
Equipment Line
Not listed
AMG Line exterior and AMG Line interior as standard
Doors
Not listed
2
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
Not listed
2,420 kg
Emission Standard
Not listed
Bharat Stage VI equivalent

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
1,999 cc
Engine Config
3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with mechanical center diff (40:60 split)
Not listed
0-100
5.9 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Not listed
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol (M254) with 48V mild hybrid
Starter-Generator Boost
Not listed
Up to 17 kW (23 hp) and 205 Nm from the integrated starter-generator
Overboost
Not listed
An extra 20 kW (27 hp) for about 30 seconds in the 190 kW power stage, repeatable until temperature limits are reached
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
6.6 s
Fuel Tank
Not listed
66 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic (torque converter)
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Not listed
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Second-generation 48V integrated starter-generator
Drive Programmes
Not listed
DYNAMIC SELECT with Comfort, ECO and Sport modes

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
21-inch 5-segment-spoke Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel and TIREFIT sealant kit
Brake System
Not listed
Larger perforated brake discs on the front axle, with Mercedes-Benz lettering
Wheels
Not listed
19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Tyres
Not listed
Summer tyres with optimised rolling resistance
Suspension
Not listed
AMG Sports suspension with selective damping, lowered by 15 mm, with Sports Direct-Steer

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,986 mm
4,850 mm
Width
1,995 mm
1,861 mm without mirrors, 2,042 mm with mirrors
Height
1,705 mm
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm - 254 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to 90 mm lift)
157 mm (Indian listings)
Kerb Weight
2,194 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
66 litres
Turning Radius
6.1 m (11.5 m with All-Wheel Steering)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.3/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not listed
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)
Centre airbag fitted as standard. Mercedes-Benz India does not publish a total; Indian listings carry 10 or 11
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, EDL, Hill Hold & Descent Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D cameras, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with curb view + Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temp readout)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger seat)
Not listed
Crash Test Rating
Not listed
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Active Brake Assist
Not listed
Standard, with autonomous emergency braking and turning manoeuvre function
Blind Spot Assist
Not listed
Standard, with exit warning function
Speed Limit Assist
Not listed
Standard
Headlamp Assist
Not listed
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Parking
Not listed
Parking Package with 360-degree camera and Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Cruise Control
Not listed
Pre-installation for DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control only
Occupant Protection
Not listed
PRE-SAFE system with PRE-SAFE Sound, reversible belt tensioning and side window closing, pedestrian protection
Other Safety
Not listed
Tyre pressure monitoring, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, rear belt status indication

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen with haptics)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Classic, Sport, Dynamic layouts)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect suite & natural voice control
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (17 speakers 730W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power blind)
Not listed
Seat Features
12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory, Heating & Ventilation
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Ionizer & Fragrance)
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with Qi wireless charging)
Not listed
Displays
Not listed
12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch portrait central touchscreen with electric tilt from 15 to 40 degrees
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Full-colour, standard
Infotainment
Not listed
MBUX with MBUX Navigation Premium, augmented-reality navigation and extended MBUX functions
Sound System
Not listed
Burmester 3D surround sound, 17 speakers, 710 W, Dolby Atmos, with sound personalisation
Smartphone
Not listed
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging at the front, 3 USB-C ports
Connectivity
Not listed
5G communication module, Mercedes-Benz connect services, fingerprint scanner
Open-Top Comfort
Not listed
AIRSCARF 3-stage neck heating, AIRCAP electric wind deflector and draft stop, automatic boot separator
Climate
Not listed
THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, climatised (heated and ventilated) front seats
Seats
Not listed
Power front seats with Memory Package (3 positions) and 4-way lumbar support, folding rear seat backrests
Upholstery
Not listed
Leather in black as standard; leather in tonka brown / black or power red / black available
Steering Wheel
Not listed
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with touch controls and shift paddles
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
Ambient lighting Plus with 64 colours and 10 colour themes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
HD Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light
Not listed
Tail Lights
Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Indicators & Digital OLED signatures
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
DIGITAL LIGHT with over 1 million pixels per headlight and ULTRA RANGE high beam
Soft Top
Not listed
Fully automatic fabric acoustic soft top, opens and closes up to 60 km/h; black as standard, red or grey on selected combinations
Styling
Not listed
AMG Line exterior with AMG front and rear aprons and AMG bodystyling
Mirrors
Not listed
Electrically folding, auto-dimming, with surround lighting and brand-logo projection
Wipers
Not listed
Rain-sensing
Access
Not listed
KEYLESS-GO with HANDS-FREE ACCESS

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
Paint Pricing
Not listed
MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Bright and Patagonia Red Bright add Rs 90,000 each, Alpine Grey Solid Rs 1,75,000 and Graphite Grey Magno Rs 2,96,000
Warranty
Not listed
Mercedes-Benz India gives a 3 year standard warranty, extendable up to 6 years with the Advance Assurance Program
Roadside Assistance
Not listed
Mobilo roadside assistance for 3 years, extendable up to 8 years

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.13 Crore
₹1.16 Crore
Colours
8 colours
8 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

Petrol, automatic

Q8 55 TFSI Quattro₹1.13 Crore CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet₹1.16 Crore CLE Cabriolet ₹3.00 lakh more

On-road price by city

Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet

CityQ8CLE CabrioletGap
Mumbai₹1.32 Crore₹1.36 CroreQ8 ₹3.51 lakh less
Pune₹1.32 Crore₹1.36 CroreQ8 ₹3.51 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.29 Crore₹1.32 CroreQ8 ₹3.42 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.38 Crore₹1.42 CroreQ8 ₹3.66 lakh less
Chennai₹1.4 Crore₹1.44 CroreQ8 ₹3.72 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.41 Crore₹1.45 CroreQ8 ₹3.75 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.24 Crore₹1.28 CroreQ8 ₹3.30 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.29 Crore₹1.32 CroreQ8 ₹3.42 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 Q8 or the CLE Cabriolet?

The Q8, by ₹3.00 lakh on the versions compared here: Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro at ₹1.13 Crore against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet at ₹1.16 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.29 Crore against ₹1.32 Crore.

Which is safer?

The Q8: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The CLE Cabriolet: not crash-tested yet. The Q8 has 8 airbags and the CLE Cabriolet up to 11 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro makes 340 bhp and 500 Nm and the CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet makes 190 kW and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q8 is 136 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,16,672 a month for the Q8 and ₹2,22,411 for the CLE Cabriolet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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