Audi A8 L vs BMW M5 [2018-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L and BMW M5 [2018-2021]. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW M5 [2018-2021] price is Rs. 1.44 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and BMW M5 [2018-2021] is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

A8 L vs M5 [2018-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A8 L	M5 [2018-2021]
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.44 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	4395 cc
Power	344 bhp	591 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M5 [2018-2021]

4.4

Rs. 1.44 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

BMW M5 [2018-2021]

4.4

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.7
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	M Twin Power Turbo Petrol Engine
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	591 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Battery	48 Volt
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5320 4956
Width (mm)
1945 1903
Height (mm)
1488 1473
Wheelbase (mm)
3128 2982
Ground Clearance (mm)
132
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
72 68

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R19	275 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	285 / 40 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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 Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	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	BMW Individual
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

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

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	23	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	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
	Firmament Blue Metallic	Azurite Black metallic
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Vesuvius Grey	Marina Bay Blue Metallic
	District Green Metallic	Almandine Brown metallic
	Terra Grey Metallic	Frozen Dark Brown metallic
	Floret Silver Metallic	Frozen Arctic Grey metallic
	Glacier White	Singapore Grey Metallic
		Frozen Dark Red metallic
		Bluestone Metallic
		Donington Grey Metallic
		Rhodonite Silver metallic
		Frozen Cashmere Silver metallic
		Alpine White
		Frozen Brilliant White metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.7/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.6Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.8Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.8Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car i have ever seen

Best car i have ever seen I love this car Driving experience was very good The look of the car is very good And the performance is next level But the service of this car is most expensive

Best

I am very excited to buy this car because this brand is my dream after by this car my dream Become sucessfull Riding experience is very smooth and cool I just take a short drive on this car I feel alot of comfort Car is stylishit as well as Dashing looks Performance is also good I advice to people to buy branded car YOUR ALL NEEDS IS HERE

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Length (mm)	5320	4956
Width (mm)	1945	1903
Height (mm)	1488	1473
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	2982
Ground Clearance (mm)		132

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	68

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

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

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

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