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Audi SQ8 vs BMW XM Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi SQ8 and BMW XM comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.78 Cr, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid is priced at ₹2.55 Cr.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape engine, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi SQ8 vs BMW XM Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsAudi SQ8BMW XM
Engine Capacity 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power 500 bhp @ 5500 rpm644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm
Transmission Automatic (TC) - 8 GearsAutomatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel TypePetrolPlug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
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Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic
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1.78 Cr

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BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid
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2.55 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price
1.78 Cr
2.55 Cr
EMI
₹3,28,158

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,70,023

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating
4.4
3.1
NCAP Rating

Doors
5
5 Doors
Seating Capacity
5
5 Person
Number of Seating Rows
2
Frunk Storage
No of Rows
2 Rows
Bootspace
527 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 litres

Engine
3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape
4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
4.0 TFSI
S68 Twin- Turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid
Turbocharger/Supercharger
Twin Turbo
Fuel Type
Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
500 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm
644 Bhp @ 5400-7200 Rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
770 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm
800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
4.1 Seconds
4.3 seconds
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears
Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Mileage (ARAI)
9 Kmpl
61.9 kmpl
Top Speed
250 Kmph
249 kmph
Highway Mileage
AC Regular Charging
Range
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
Electric Motor Assist
Battery
25.7 KWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging
Electric Motor
1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
4.3 seconds
Others
Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Alternate Fuel
Electric
Max Motor Performance
194 Bhp @ 7000 Rpm, 280 Nm
AC Fast Charging
Driving Range
4271 km
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Twin Turbo
City Mileage

Length
5005 mm
5110 mm
Width
2190 mm
2210 mm
Height
1695 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
3000 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
Kerb Weight
2785 kg

Front Tyres
285 / 40 R22
275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres
285 / 40 R22
315 / 40 R21
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes
Power Assisted (Electric)
Tyres
Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Rear Suspension
Five-link Axle With 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone With 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Four Wheel Steering
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 metres

Body-Coloured Bumpers
Exhaust
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Rub-strips
Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Engine Immobiliser

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
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 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, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Split Third Row Seat
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated And Cooled
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 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, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Interior Colours
Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee
Seat Upholstery
Leather + Alcantara
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40

Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
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, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Front & Rear
Seatbelts
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Lane Departure Prevention
Optional
Puncture Repair Kit
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
High-beam Assist
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Optional

Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Dark Chrome
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Up/down
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Turn Indicators On ORVMs
Adjustable ORVM
Auto Folding
Boot Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Turn Indicators On ORVMs
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening And Closing
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Dark Chrome
ORVM Colour
Piano Black
Soft-close Door
Rear Windshield Blind
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
Rain-sensing Wipers
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
One Touch Up
All
One Touch Down
All
Rear Wiper
Side Window Blinds
Interior Door Handles
Silver

Steering mounted controls
Speakers
20
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9 inch
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Internal Hard Drive
Head Unit Size
Gesture Control
Wireless Charger
AUX Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Touchscreen Size
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
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
iPod Compatibility

Instrument Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Instantaneous Consumption
Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Shift Indicator
Door Ajar Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)
6
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000

Bottle Holder in Doors
All Doors
Cup Holders
4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder

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
Front & Rear
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Fuel Fillers Lid
Manual
Electronic Parking Brake
Aurto Hold
Auto Hold
In-Car Remote
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Yes(Front Only)
Cabin Boot Access
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Third Row AC Zone
12V Power Outlets
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Air Purifier

Headlights
LED
LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Head Lamps
Tail Lights
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Follow me home headlamps
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Lighting
Ambient Interior Count
64
Fog Lights
Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Glovebox Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Active
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Cabin Lamps Position
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
Differential Lock
Electronic
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW XM

  • ​Extreme BMW XM V8 hybrid performance
  • Powerful plug-in hybrid system with electric-only driving
  • Ultra-luxurious interior with rear-seat lounge comfort
  • Advanced suspension and rear-wheel steering
  • Distinctive and exclusive BMW M design

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