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BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 L Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 L comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW 7 Series 740i M Sport is priced at ₹1.83 Cr, Audi A8 L Technology is priced at ₹1.54 Cr.
BMW 7 Series 740i M Sport comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi A8 L Technology comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 L Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsBMW 7 SeriesAudi A8 L
Engine Capacity2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power375 bhp @ 5200 rpm344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel TypePetrolMild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
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BMW 7 Series 740i M Sport
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1.83 Cr

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Audi A8 L Technology
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1.54 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price
1.83 Cr
1.54 Cr
EMI
₹3,37,907

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,83,957

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Brochure
User Rating
4.3
4.4
NCAP Rating

Frunk Storage
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Seating Capacity
5 Person
4 Person
Doors
4 Doors
4 Doors
Bootspace
505 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 litres

Highway Mileage
AC Regular Charging
Range
Fuel Type
Petrol
Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
520 Nm @ 1850 Rpm
500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm
DC Fast Charging
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Electric Motor Assist
Battery
48 Volt
Battery Charging
Electric Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
375 Bhp @ 5200 Rpm
344 Bhp @ 5000-6400 Rpm
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
5.4 seconds
5.7 seconds
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Alternate Fuel
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
520 Nm @ 1850 Rpm
500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm
Max Motor Performance
@ 17 Rpm, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)
12.61 kmpl
10.8 kmpl
AC Fast Charging
Top Speed
250 kmph
250 kmph
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Driving Range
Engine
2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
5.4 seconds
5.7 seconds
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Twin Turbo
City Mileage

Ground Clearance (unladen)
Height
1544 mm
1488 mm
Width
1950 mm
1945 mm
Ground Clearance
Kerb Weight
Wheelbase
3215 mm
3128 mm
Length
5391 mm
5320 mm

Rear Suspension
Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Space Saver
Front Tyres
255 / 45 R20
255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres
285 / 40 R20
255 / 45 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
Predictive Active Air Suspension
Four Wheel Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 metres

Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Body Kit
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Chrome Finish
Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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

Rear Passenger Seat Type
Individual
Bench
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Shoulder Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated And Cooled
Heated And Cooled
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
8 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)
Massage Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment
8 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)
Driver Seat Adjustment
10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Shoulder Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Forward / Back)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo
Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Ventilated Seats
All
All
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Rear Seat

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

Exterior Door Handles
Painted
Chrome
Interior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Chrome
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Opening And Closing
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Chrome
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Soft-close Door
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric
Electric
Rear Defogger
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Metallic
Rain-sensing Wipers
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
One Touch Up
All
All
One Touch Down
All
All
Rear Wiper
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Electric
Rear - Electric
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Chrome

Speakers
44
23
Infotainment Screen Size
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
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
Touch-screen Display
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
DVD Playback
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
iPod Compatibility

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
2
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Third Row Cup Holders
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Yes(Front Only)
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Cabin Boot Access
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Third Row AC Zone
12V Power Outlets
1
2
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Cruise Control
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - All
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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: Four Zone
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold

Taillights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Automatic Headlamps
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Multi-colour
Ambient Interior Count
15
Fog Lights
LED,LED
LED
Reading Lamp
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front And Rear
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Intelligent
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cabin Lamps Position
Centre
Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment
Differential Lock
Electronic
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
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)

7 Series Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW 7 Series

  • ​Exceptional BMW 7 Series rear-seat comfort and luxury
  • Powerful and refined engine options
  • Advanced technology and infotainment features
  • Smooth ride quality ideal for long journeys
  • Strong brand value as BMW’s flagship sedan

Audi A8 L

  • ​Ultra-luxurious rear-seat experience, ideal for chauffeur-driven owners.
  • Powerful yet refined V6 petrol engine with mild-hybrid efficiency.
  • Predictive active suspension delivers unmatched ride comfort.
  • Best-in-class infotainment and sound system quality.
  • Strong safety and driver assistance feature set.

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