Audi Q8 vs BMW X5

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 1.12 Crore, which is Rs. 1.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q8, priced at Rs. 1.13 Crore. In terms of mileage, the Q8 offers a claimed 10 kmpl, while the X5 delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q8 uses a 2995cc engine producing 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm and the X5 a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the Q8 and X5, the Q8 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the X5 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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Q8 vs X5 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q8BMW X5
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.13 CroreRs. 1.12 Crore
Mileage 10 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 2995 cc2993 cc
Max power 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm281.68bhp@4000rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h243 Km/h

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Basic Info Audi Q8 QuattroBMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport
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Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.13 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.12 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2995 cc 2993 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm 281.68bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-speed 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Audi Q8 Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 10 kmpl 12 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 21
Boot Space 605 Liters 645 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,18,786 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,16,465 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Q8 Insurance X5 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2995 cc
2993 cc
Engine Type
V6
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Motor Power
Not Available
12bhp
Engine Displacement
2995 cc
2993 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
48V Electric Motor
Max Power
335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm
281.68bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-speed
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2170 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Twin
Super Charge
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
5.6 Sec
6.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
80 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
243 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
10 kmpl
12 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
21
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
21
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Runflat

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Black, Sensatec Black
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
6
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
645
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
605 Liters
645 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4995*1995*1705 mm3
4922*2004*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
2995 mm
2975 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
17
16
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
5
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
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
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

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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Audi Q8 Vs BMW X5 FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi Q8 vs BMW X5?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Audi Q8 by ₹1.20 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q8 vs BMW X5?
For the Quattro version, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q8 produces 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm of power and 500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque

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