Audi SQ8 vs BMW 7 Series

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Audi SQ8 price starts at Rs. 1.78 Crore, which is Rs. 17.28 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 7 Series, priced at Rs. 1.95 Crore. On the performance front, the SQ8 uses a 3996cc engine producing 500bhp@5500rpm and the 7 Series a 2998cc engine producing 394bhp. If you're deciding between the SQ8 and 7 Series, the SQ8 is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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SQ8 vs 7 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi SQ8BMW 7 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.78 CroreRs. 1.95 Crore
Engine 3996 cc2998 cc
Max power 500bhp@5500rpm394bhp
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

SQ8 vs 7 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi SQ8 V8 TFSIBMW 7 Series 740
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Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.78 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.95 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3996 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 500bhp@5500rpm 394bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Audi SQ8 Colors
BMW 7 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Not Available
EMI
Rs. 3,43,791 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,77,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 7.15 Lakh SQ8 Insurance Rs. 7.81 Lakh 7 Series Insurance
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Displacement
3996 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
TFSI
3.0-litre inline
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
500bhp@5500rpm
394bhp
Max Torque
770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
540Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.1 Sec
5.4 Sec
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
3
3
Suspension Rear
4
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Wheel Size
Not Available
20
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
6
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
17.9
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5005*2190*1695 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
3000 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Passenger Screen 14.6-inch
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
No of Speakers
17
35
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Passenger Screen 14.6-inch
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
17.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
31.3
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
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
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Rear Sunblinds
Not Available
Rear Window
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Live Location
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
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Audi SQ8 Vs BMW 7 Series FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi SQ8 vs BMW 7 Series?
The Audi SQ8 is cheaper than BMW 7 Series by ₹17.28 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi SQ8 vs BMW 7 Series?
For the V8 TFSI version, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500bhp@5500rpm of power and 770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 740 version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 394bhp of power and 540Nm of torque

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