Audi RS Q8 Performance vs BMW XM

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi RS Q8 Performance and BMW XM. The Audi RS Q8 Performance price is Rs. 2.49 Crore and BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore. The Audi RS Q8 Performance is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW XM is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). XM provides the mileage of 61.9 kmpl.

RS Q8 Performance vs XM Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS Q8 Performance	XM
Price	Rs. 2.49 Crore	Rs. 2.60 Crore
Engine Capacity	3996 cc	4395 cc
Power	648 bhp	644 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.49 Crore

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BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Rs. 2.60 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

4.0L TFSI

BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	9	24.5
Top Speed (kmph)	305	249
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	3.6	4.3
Engine	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8	S68 Twin- turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	648 bhp	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850 Nm @ 4500 rpm	800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		194 bhp @ 7000 rpm, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		61.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		4271
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo, Twin-Scroll	Twin Turbo
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery		25.7 kWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Idle Start/Stop
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Electric

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Rear Suspension	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	6.25
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
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R23

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)	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

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		Yes(Front Only)
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, Individual 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 - 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
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
Ambient Interior Lighting	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		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
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	Dark Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	10.1	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	20
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	Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
SD Card Compatibility

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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Lumbar Support	Driver Only
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
	Glacier White Metallic	Mineral White metallic
	Chili Red Metallic	Cape York Green metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Dravit Grey metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic	M Carbon Black metallic
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	M Marina Bay Blue metallic
	Ascari Blue Metallic	M Toronto Red metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.7/5

22 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.3Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

A Super SUV Sports car you can never forget

Driving experience - It is made for Indian roads, surely. Pickup is next level with a powerful engine reaching 100 km/h within 4 seconds. I haven't reached the top speed on Indian highways. Looks - Metallic and attractive body, upgraded sportier design. Headlight, taillight, and bumpers are redesigned and give a wow feel. Performance - 8 Drive modes with well-tuned damping & suspension, even the big potholes don't hurt. Mileage is around 8 kmpl and less in the cities of India, so quite a disappointment here, but safety is good at this price. Pros - Comfortability sitting, many features inside, so a perfect SUV as compared to other segments. Cons: I would go for the electric model if provided. Good Mileage could be challenging in the cities of India.

Best Every day using sports car

Best car money can buy I driven it about 80 km Hybrid mode is amazing in that mode it gave mileage about 60 km per ltr With v8 engine it gave mileage about 8km per ltr The interior is so sporty and luxury The best feature is the roof.

More Expert Reviews on RS Q8 Performance and XM

Audi RS Q8 Performance First Drive Review

By Aditya Nadkarni06 Mar 2025

Here is what we think of Audi's flagship performance SUV sold in India.

RS Q8 Performance comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	5012	5110
Width (mm)	1998	2210
Height (mm)	1751	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2998	3105
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	69
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605

Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

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
Alexa Compatibility

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)		6
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		100000
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited