Audi Q8 vs BMW X7 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q8 and BMW X7 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro is priced at ₹1.15 Cr, BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape engine, BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q8 vs BMW X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q8	BMW X7
Engine Capacity	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Audi Q8

₹ 1.15 Cr

Ex-Showroom

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BMW X7

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.15 Cr

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹2,12,014

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,350

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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1.7

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

6 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

605 litres

300 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres

83 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

V6 Petrol

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5200-6250 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.6 seconds

5.8 seconds

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1370 Rpm

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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12 Bhp, 200 Nm

Mileage (ARAI)

10 kmpl

11.29 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

250 kmph

245 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

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937 km

Engine

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape

2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.6 seconds

5.8 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1705 mm

1835 mm

Width

1995 mm

2000 mm

Ground Clearance

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221 mm

Kerb Weight

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2490 kg

Wheelbase

2995 mm

3105 mm

Length

4995 mm

5181 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Five-link Axle In Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Tyres

285 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

285 / 45 R21

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Five-link Suspension With Tubular Anti-roll Bar And Adaptive Air Springs

Double-wishbone Axle In Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension With Automatic Self-levelling

Four Wheel Steering

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Optional

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Black

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Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

22 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out, Seat Base Bolsters In / Out, Shoulder Support Bolsters In / Out)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, And Pando Grey

Tartufo With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Black With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White With Fine-wood Black Trim With High-gloss Metal Effect

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Dashcam

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.1 inch

14.9 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Optional

Touchscreen Size

10.1 inch

14.9 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

40000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front, Second & Third Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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Separate Zone, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

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Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Active

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q8

✓Bold and sporty coupe-SUV design with strong road presence.
✓Powerful V6 diesel engine with smooth mild-hybrid support.
✓Quattro AWD and air suspension offer confident ride and handling.
✓Luxurious cabin with advanced infotainment and digital displays.
✓Strong safety and driver assistance features.

BMW X7

✓Spacious cabin, ideal for chauffeur-driven comfort
✓Premium interiors with high-quality materials
✓Strong performance with sharp, engaging handling
✓Air suspension delivers a smooth ride across varied roads
✓Feature-rich: dual sunroofs, powered seats, 14.9-inch touchscreen with dial controller, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio, heated & ventilated front seats