Audi RS Q8 vs BMW XM

BMW XM Price starts at Rs. 2.60 Crore which is Rs. 37.78 Lakh costlier than base model of Audi RS Q8 priced at Rs. 2.22 Crore. The claimed mileage of Audi RS Q8 (Petrol Model) is 8 kmpl . In technical specifications, Audi RS Q8 (Top Model) is powered by 3998 cc engine , while BMW XM (Top Model) is powered by 4395 cc engine. The Comparison Audi RS Q8 4.0 TFSI Quattro vs BMW XM xDrive can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS Q8 vs XM

Key Highlights RS Q8 4.0 TFSI QuattroXM xDrive
Engine Type V8 Twin Turbo Engine 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
Max Power 591.39bhp@6000rpm 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
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Basic Info Audi RS Q8 4.0 TFSI QuattroBMW XM xDrive
Rating
28 reviews
34 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.22 Crore Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.60 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 3998 cc 4395 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,Luxury,HybridsAll SUV Cars
Max Power 591.39bhp@6000rpm 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed tiptronic 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Audi RS Q8 Colors
BMW XM Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 295/35 R23 ...
Boot Space 605 Liters 390 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. 4,29,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,02,957 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 8.86 Lakh RS Q8 Insurance Rs. 10.31 Lakh XM Insurance
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Engine Type
V8 Twin Turbo Engine
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
Motor Power
48V
...
Engine Displacement
3998 cc
4395 cc
Max Power
591.39bhp@6000rpm
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
Max Torque
800Nm@2200-4500rpm
800Nm@1600-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed tiptronic
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Kerb Weight
2390 Kg
2785 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Mild Hybrid
Fast Charging

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
3.8 Sec
4.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
85 Liters
...
Top Speed
250 Km/h
270 Km/h
Mileage (City)
5.8 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
8 kmpl
...
Secondary Fuel Type
...
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
3
Suspension Rear
4
Brakes Front
ceramic Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
ceramic Ventilated Disc
ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
295/35 R23
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial, Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
Sports contoured flat bottomed steering wheel, Contour/Ambient lighting package, Sports seats in front with Alcantara/leather combination Upholstery
M-specific Servotronic Steering with Variable Ratio, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting, Door sill with illuminated M logo lettering on the front and back, M Seat Belts, M Selector Lever, Floor mats in velour, Frameless interior mirror, Multifunction M leather steering wheel with drive logic buttons, Sculptural headlining in 3D Alcantara prism structure with ambient lighting, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Leather, BMW Iconic Sounds Electric, Center armrest in the rear (foldable, with 2 cup holders, for 2nd row of seats), BMW ID, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDr
Leather Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
605 Liters
390 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
RS Scuff Plates, High Gloss Styling Package, HD Matrix LED Headlamps with Dynamic light design (optional) RS Sports Exhaust System (optional) Black Styling Package with Black Mirror Housing and roof rails (optional) RS Steel brakes with brake calipers in Red (optional) 23" Cast Aluminium alloy Wheels 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Matt Titanium Gray (optional) 23" Alloy wheels in 5-Y-spoke rotor, Anthracite Black, diamond-turned (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style (optional) 23" 5-Y-spoke rotor style Black (optional)
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
5012*2190*1751 mm3
5155*2000*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
2998 mm
2651 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
...
Driving Experience Control Modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system with 4WD, 4WD SPORT, SAND MODES, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control Function,M Specific Exterior mirrors, electrically foldable, with parking function and automatic anti-dazzle function for passenger side exterior mirror, Comfort Access, Soft-close function for all doors, Heat protection / sun protection glazing, M Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger (Fully Electrically adjustable seats with for driver and front passenger, with adjustment, for backrest, backrest width, thighrest and headrest height, Illuminated M logo on the head restraint), Active seat ventilation in the front seats, Heated and Cooled Cupholders in front centre console, M Lounge Seats in Rear, BMW Gesture Control, Drive Recorder, BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as startin
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Head-Up Display with M specific view, Travel and Comfort System (2x USB Type C charging with 3 A in backrests of 1st row of seats, 2x preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system (Surround audio system with studio-quality acoustic technologies, 3D audio via headliner loudspeaker, 20 loudspeakers, 1475 W power, - Illuminated elements )
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
...
20
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
2

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
...
Head airbags front and rear, Cruise control with braking function, M Sport Brakes with brake callipers in Black, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear,Parking Assistant Plus including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View), Driving Assistant, Anti Theft Recorder, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Protection, Attentivess Assistant,BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Acoustic protection for pedestrians, Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Nanofilter, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash sensor and Dynamic braking lights, Tyre Repair Kit, Integral Active Steering including rear-wheel steering
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW XM
  • Spacious interior that’s rich in quality
  • long pure EV range of over 80km
  • exciting performance and sharp handling
  • great infotainment experience
  • attention-grabbing design
BMW XM
  • Design while attention-grabbing is quite polarising
  • plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it significantly heavier than rivals
  • stiff ride quality
  • battery pack doesn’t support DC fast charging

Is Audi RS Q8 Better Than BMW XM?

70% users have chosen Audi RS Q8 over BMW XM in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 70 users have also rated Audi RS Q8 and BMW XM on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Audi RS Q8 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. On the basis of performance, comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XM RS Q8
Mileage 4.5 4.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.5 3.5
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which car is best between Audi RS Q8 vs BMW XM?
As per the users experiences Audi RS Q8 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. On the basis of performance, comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi RS Q8 vs BMW XM?
The Audi RS Q8 is cheaper than BMW XM by Rs. 37.78 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi RS Q8 vs BMW XM?
For the 4.0 TFSI Quattro version, 3998 cc Petrol engine of RS Q8 produces 591.39bhp@6000rpm of power and 800Nm@2200-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of XM produces 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm of power and 800Nm@1600-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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