Audi RS Q8 Performance vs BMW i7

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi RS Q8 Performance and BMW i7. The Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.49 Crore and BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore. The Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

RS Q8 Performance vs i7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS Q8 Performance	i7
Price	Rs. 2.49 Crore	Rs. 2.03 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	-
Power	648 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.49 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

Rs. 2.03 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

BMW i7

eDrive50 M Sport

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	305	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	3.6	5.5
Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	648 bhp
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		449 bhp, 650 Nm
Driving Range (km)		603
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo, Twin-Scroll
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo
Battery		101.7 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		52 Hrs @ 220 Volt
Regenerative Braking
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	295 / 35 R23	255 / 40 R21
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R23	285 / 35 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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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
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	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

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Centre
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	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Painted
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	10.1	14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	18
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger	Optional
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 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	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 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)	20 way electrically adjustable with 3 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, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Individual
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic	Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
	Chili Red Metallic	Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Brooklyn Grey Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic	Carbon Black Metallic
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
	Ascari Blue Metallic	Oxide Grey Metallic

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi RS Q8 Performance and BMW i7?

Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.49 Crore and BMW i7 price is Rs. 2.03 Crore. Hence BMW i7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Audi RS Q8 Performance vs BMW i7

Length (mm)	5012	5391
Width (mm)	1998	1950
Height (mm)	1751	1544
Wheelbase (mm)	2998	3215
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote with Boot Opener	Keyless
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
Remote Parking with Key

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000
Warranty (In Years)	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Not Applicable