Audi Q8 vs BMW i5

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Audi Q8 price starts at Rs. 1.13 Crore, which is Rs. 6.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i5, priced at Rs. 1.20 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Q8 returns a claimed 10 kmpl, while the i5 offers a claimed 516 km/charge. On the performance front, the Q8 uses a 2995cc engine producing 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm and the i5 a 83.9kWh battery producing 592.73bhp. If you're deciding between the Q8 and i5, the Q8 is the better pick for affordability.

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Q8 vs i5 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q8BMW i5
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.13 CroreRs. 1.20 Crore
Mileage / Range 10 kmpl516 km/charge
Engine / Battery 2995 cc83.9 kWh
Max power / Motor 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm592.73bhp
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

Q8 vs i5 Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q8 QuattroBMW i5 M60 xDrive
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Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.13 Crore View On Road Price Rs. 1.20 Crore View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2995 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm 592.73bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-speed Not Available
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Audi Q8 Colors
BMW i5 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 10 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space 605 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 6
EMI
Rs. 2,18,786 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,31,167 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Q8 Insurance i5 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2995 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
V6
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
442 kW
Engine Displacement
2995 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
83.9 kWh
Max Power
335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm
592.73bhp
Range
Not Available
516 km/charge
Max Torque
500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm
795Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
6
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
4H-15mins-22Kw-( 0–100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
30mins-205kw(10–80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
5.6 Sec
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
10 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available

Digital Cluster Size
12.29
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
605 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4995*1995*1705 mm3
5060*2156*1505 mm3
Wheelbase
2995 mm
2995 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
17
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
5
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi Q8
  • Great car to drive
  • Subtle design but still great road presence
  • Plenty of space
  • Least expensive of the German luxury full size flagship SUVs
Audi Q8
  • Very short features list
  • Misses some geeky features like ventilated seats and ADAS that many cars in lower price brackets have
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