BMW 7 Series vs Audi SQ8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series and Audi SQ8. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.95 Crore and Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi SQ8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

7 Series 740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC) vs SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	SQ8
Price	Rs. 1.95 Crore	Rs. 1.78 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	3996 cc
Power	394 bhp	500 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC)

Rs. 1.95 Crore

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Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.78 Crore

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC)

Audi SQ8

4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape
Engine Type		4.0 TFSI
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	394 bhp	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	540 Nm	770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Seatbelts
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning & Collision Avoidance
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning		1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive with Stop and Go
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Creep Function
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Dashcam

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Soft-Close Doors, Painted Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windshield, Electric (All)
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	17.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	35 Dolby Atmos surround sound Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	All Seats (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Black with Rock Grey, Valcona Black with Rock Grey, Rotor Grey with Anthracite stiching)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	M Carbon Black metallic	Ascari Blue
	Mineral White metallic	Mythos Black
	Oxide Grey metallic	Daytona Grey
	Tanzanite Blue metallic	Glacier White
	Vancouver Green	Waitome Blue
		Satellite Silver
		Chili Red
		Sakhir Gold

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147 Used 7-Series

Rs. 7.99 Lakhonwards

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7 Series vs SQ8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series and Audi SQ8?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.95 Crore and Audi SQ8 price is Rs. 1.78 Crore. Hence Audi SQ8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to SQ8?

For the 740i M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (TC) variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 394 bhp of power and 540 Nm of torque. For the 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic variant, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 770 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque.

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BMW 7 Series vs Audi SQ8

Length Width Height	5395 mm * 1950 mm * 1550 mm	5005 mm * 2190 mm * 1695 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3000

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5

Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Front Tyres	20	285 / 40 R22
Rear Tyres		285 / 40 R22
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Exhaust
Snorkel
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

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

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders		4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Driveline Disconnect
Crawl Control