BMW i5 vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i5 and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]. The BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A8 L [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

i5 vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i5	A8 L [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2967 cc
Power	601 bhp	247 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 1.06 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.8
Engine		2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	Electric	V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	601 bhp	247 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	795 Nm	550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.5View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	516
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Battery	83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5060 5267
Width (mm)
1900 1949
Height (mm)
1505 1471
Wheelbase (mm)
2995 3122
Kerb Weight (kg)
1965
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
90

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension		adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R20	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R20	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (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, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (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, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener		Internal with Remote

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Heads Up Display (HUD)

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size		2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Oolong Grey
	M Carbon Black Metallic	Emerald Black
	Phytonic Blue metallic	Havanna Black
	Tanzanite Blue	Night Blue
	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic	Brilliant Black
	BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic	Phantom Black
	Cape York Green metallic	Impala Beige
	BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic	Quartz Grey
	BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic	Ice Silver Metallic
	Oxide Grey metallic	Glacier White
	Fire Red metallic	Ibis White
	M Brooklyn Grey metallic
	Mineral White metallic
	Alpine White Solid

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i5 vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i5 and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]?

BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BMW i5 vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

Length (mm)	5060	5267
Width (mm)	1900	1949
Height (mm)	1505	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3122
Kerb Weight (kg)		1965

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited