Audi SQ8 vs BMW X5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi SQ8 and BMW X5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.78 Cr, BMW X5 xDrive40i xLine is priced at ₹95.90 Lakh.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape engine, BMW X5 xDrive40i xLine comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi SQ8 vs BMW X5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi SQ8	BMW X5
Engine Capacity	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi SQ8

₹ 1.78 Cr

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BMW X5

₹ 95.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.78 Cr

95.90 Lakh

EMI

₹3,28,158

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,77,078

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

4.0

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

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2 Rows

Bootspace

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650 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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83 litres

Engine

3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape

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

Engine Type

4.0 TFSI

B58 Turbochaged I6

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Twin Turbo

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

500 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5200-6250 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

770 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.1 Seconds

5.4 seconds

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears

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

Mileage (ARAI)

9 Kmpl

12 kmpl

Top Speed

250 Kmph

243 kmph

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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5.4 seconds

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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12 Bhp, 200 Nm

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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996 km

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Length

5005 mm

4922 mm

Width

2190 mm

2004 mm

Height

1695 mm

1745 mm

Wheelbase

3000 mm

2975 mm

Ground Clearance

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Kerb Weight

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Front Tyres

285 / 40 R22

275 / 45 R22

Rear Tyres

285 / 40 R22

305 / 40 R22

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Rear Suspension

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Five-link Axle With Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs

Rear Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

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Double-wishbone Axle With Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs

Four Wheel Steering

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Minimum Turning Radius

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6.3 metres

Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Exhaust

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Antenna

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Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof Rails

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Rub-strips

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Engine Immobilizer

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Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone (Black With Rock Grey, Valcona Black With Rock Grey, Rotor Grey With Anthracite Stiching)

Dual Tone

Rear Passenger Seat Type

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Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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18 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, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

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Split Third Row Seat

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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Interior Colours

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Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black

Seat Upholstery

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Leather

Ventilated Seats

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Rear Armrest

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Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Split Rear Seat

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40:20:40

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Child Seat Anchor Points

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Front & Rear

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Seatbelts

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Prevention

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Puncture Repair Kit

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Lane Departure Warning

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Blind Spot Detection

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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NCAP Rating

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Not Tested

High-beam Assist

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type

Body Coloured

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVM

Auto Folding

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Boot Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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Rear Defogger

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles Finish

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Chrome

Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

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Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Soft-close Door

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Scuff Plates

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Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

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All

One Touch Down

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All

Rear Wiper

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Side Window Blinds

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Rear - Manual

Interior Door Handles

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Chrome

Steering mounted controls

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Speakers

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Infotainment Screen Size

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12.3 inch

Voice Command

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GPS Navigation System

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Internal Hard Drive

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Head Unit Size

—

Gesture Control

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Wireless Charger

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AUX Compatibility

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Bluetooth Compatibility

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Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

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Steering-mounted controls

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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USB Compatibility

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto

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iPod Compatibility

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Instrument Cluster

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Shift Indicator

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Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

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Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Shift Indicator

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Door Ajar Warning

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Gear Indicator

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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40000

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Bottle Holder in Doors

All Doors

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Cup Holders

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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Air Conditioner

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Separate Zone With Fan Speed Control With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Electronic Parking Brake

Aurto Hold

Auto Hold

In-Car Remote

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Cabin Boot Access

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12V Power Outlets

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Front AC

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Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

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360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

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Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Rear AC

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

Air Purifier

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Head Lamps

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Tail Lights

LED

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Follow me home headlamps

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

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Ambient Interior Lighting

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Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

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LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cornering Headlights

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Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Hill Hold Control

Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Electronic

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Torque-On-Demand

SQ8 Comparison with similar cars

Audi SQ8

1.78 Cr

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X5

✓Powerful BMW X5 inline-6 engine performance
✓Refined ride quality with air suspension option
✓Premium interior quality and advanced infotainment
✓Strong road presence with iconic BMW design
✓Excellent balance of luxury and performance

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