Audi RS Q8 Performance vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (2026)
Audi RS Q8 Performance (₹2.34 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (₹2.75 Crore – ₹4.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi RS Q8 Performance is more affordable — it starts ₹41.17 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS.
- The Audi RS Q8 Performance is the more powerful car, with 631 bhp against 549 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi RS Q8 Performance in short
The RS Q8 Performance is the fastest SUV Audi sells in India: 640 PS from a 4.0L twin-turbo V8, imported as a CBU since February 2025 at ₹2.338 crore, monospec. This is the same engine family that powers the Lamborghini Urus, in Audi's own top SUV. Nothing from BMW or Mercedes-AMG currently matches its output in India — cross-shopping happens against the Porsche Cayenne's upper reaches and the Urus itself, at far greater money.
Full RS Q8 Performance prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS in short
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is the ultra-luxury SUV of the Mercedes range, and from January 2026 it is assembled in India as a CKD — a first for a Maybach SUV — spanning ₹2.75 crore to a ₹4.10 crore Celebration Edition. Power comes from a 557 PS 4.0L V8 with mild-hybrid assistance, but the point is the four-seat executive rear cabin. Rivals are the Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover long-wheelbase, both costlier imports.
Full Maybach GLS prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: RS Q8 Performance or Maybach GLS?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is more affordable — it starts ₹41.17 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
RS Q8 Performance vs Maybach GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi RS Q8 Performance — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the RS Q8 Performance or the Maybach GLS?
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is more affordable — it starts ₹41.17 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS. The Audi RS Q8 Performance is the more powerful car, with 631 bhp against 549 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.