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BMW 8 Series vs Audi A8 L

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 8 Series and Audi A8 L. The BMW 8 Series price is ₹ 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L price is ₹ 1.58 Crore. The BMW 8 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 8 Series provides the mileage of 11.3 kmpl and A8 L provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

8 Series vs A8 L Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	8 Series	A8 L
Price	₹ 1.62 Crore	₹ 1.58 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2995 cc
Power	335 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 8 Series

840i M Sport

₹ 1.62 Crore

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Audi A8 L

55 TFSI quattro

₹ 1.58 Crore

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BMW 8 Series

840i M Sport

Audi A8 L

55 TFSI quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.2	5.7
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.3View Mileage Details	12View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	768	864
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Battery		48 Volt
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 5082 5302
Width (mm) 1932 1945
Height (mm) 1407 1485
Wheelbase (mm) 3023 3128
Ground Clearance (mm) 128
Kerb Weight (kg) 1875 2030
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 4
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 440 505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 68 72

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber	Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar air spring suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber	Five-link rear axle tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R19	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R19	255 / 45 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning	Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)	Optional
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Prevention	Optional
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, 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 - Internal & Driver	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Seats & Upholstery

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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	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	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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	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 Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black	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
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - electric	Rear - electric
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit
Rub - Strips Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger		Optional
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
CD Player
DVD Playback
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-drive
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 3 2
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited Unlimited
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 12 Way

Brochure

	8 Series Brochure Checkout BMW 8 Series brochure for complete details about the car	A8 L Brochure Checkout Audi A8 L brochure for complete details about the car
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Expert's Opinion

Good Things	Practicality Evocative looks Supreme performance	Elegant design with massive proportions Rear-seat comfort Top-notch tech
Could be Better	Unattractive pricing Low ground clearance The competition offers better value	Expensive Ground clearance Limited powertrain options

Colours

	Sonic Speed Blue metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Black Sapphire metallic	Seville Red Metallic
	Carbon Black Metallic	Vesuvius Grey Metallic
	Almandine Brown Metallic	Terra Grey Metallic
	Barcelona Blue Metallic	Impala Beige Pearl effect
	Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic	Glacier White Metallic View Colour Images
	Dravit Grey Metallic
	Bluestone Metallic
	Aventurine Red Metallic
	Sunset Orange metallic
	Mineral White metallic View Colour Images

More Expert Reviews on 8 Series and A8 L

2020 Audi A8L First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre1 year ago

This is the Audi A8L, in which the L means a long wheelbase. It's the carmaker's flagship luxury sedan that was launched in India at the start of this year with a new design language, luxurious features, a touchscreen operated cockpit and more. Is it alluring enough for a buyer? We find out.

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8 Series vs A8 L Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 8 Series and Audi A8 L?

BMW 8 Series price is ₹ 1.62 Crore and Audi A8 L price is ₹ 1.58 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L is the cheapest amongst these cars. For detailed comparison of 8 Series vs A8 L, click here.

Q: Which car between 8 Series and A8 L is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 840i M Sport version, mileage of 8 Series is 11.3kmpl and for the 55 TFSI quattro version, mileage of A8 L is 12kmpl. Thus making A8 L the most fuel efficient as compared to 8 Series

Q: How is the performance of 8 Series compared to A8 L?

For the 840i M Sport version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 8 Series produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 55 TFSI quattro version, 2995 cc Petrol engine of A8 L produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370 rpm of torque.

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BMW 8 Series vs Audi A8 L

Length (mm)	5082	5302
Width (mm)	1932	1945
Height (mm)	1407	1485
Wheelbase (mm)	3023	3128
Ground Clearance (mm)	128
Kerb Weight (kg)	1875	2030

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	440	505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	72

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit
Rub - Strips		Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	3	2
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

BMW 8 Series vs Audi A8 L

8 Series vs A8 L Comparison Overview

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