Audi Q8 vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 and BMW X7. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.31 Crore. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

Q8 vs X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	X7
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 1.31 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2998 cc
Power	335 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.31 Crore

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	5.6	5.8
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	285 / 45 R21

Features

Exterior

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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone		Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Cigarette Lighter
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
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

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 on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	10.1	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	16
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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
SD Card Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 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	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Glacier White Metallic	Carbon Black Metallic
	Mythos Black Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic
	Samurai Gray Metallic	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic
	Tamarind Brown Metallic
	Vicuna Beige Metallic
	Waitomo Blue Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

7 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.5Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Outstanding service

The experience was outstanding and everything was as expected. The best part of it was the comfortable spacing and stylish look. Whatever it is, after driving it, life feels different much in the sense of betterment and satisfaction, presence.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

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2024 Audi Q8 First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre20 Sep 2024

Here are our first impressions of the Audi Q8 facelift that was launched recently.

Length (mm)	4995	5181
Width (mm)	1995	2000
Height (mm)	1705	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3105

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	83
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	6
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	605

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call Button
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

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front, Second & Third Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000