Audi SQ8 vs BMW XM

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

Audi SQ8 price starts at Rs. 1.78 Crore, which is Rs. 76.83 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW XM, priced at Rs. 2.55 Crore. On the performance front, the SQ8 uses a 3996cc engine producing 500bhp@5500rpm and the XM a 4395cc engine producing 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm. If you're deciding between the SQ8 and XM, the XM is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the SQ8 stands out for affordability.

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SQ8 vs XM Comparison Summary

Specification Audi SQ8BMW XM
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.78 CroreRs. 2.55 Crore
Engine 3996 cc4395 cc
Max power 500bhp@5500rpm643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h270 Km/h

SQ8 vs XM Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi SQ8 V8 TFSIBMW XM xDrive
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Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.78 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3996 cc 4395 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 500bhp@5500rpm 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Audi SQ8 Colors
BMW XM Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Boot Space Not Available 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. 3,43,791 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 4,92,415 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 7.15 Lakh SQ8 Insurance Rs. 10.11 Lakh XM Insurance
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Displacement
3996 cc
4395 cc
Engine Type
TFSI
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
4395 cc
Max Power
500bhp@5500rpm
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
Max Torque
770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
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
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2785 Kg
Drive Mode Types
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Yes
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.1 Sec
4.3 Sec
Top Speed
250 Km/h
270 Km/h
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

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

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
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
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light,Reading Lamp
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
390
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
390 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
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
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5005*2190*1695 mm3
5155*2000*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
3000 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
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
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
17
20
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
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
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
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
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
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

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
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
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
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
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)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available

Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available

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
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Audi SQ8 Vs BMW XM FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi SQ8 vs BMW XM?
The Audi SQ8 is cheaper than BMW XM by ₹76.83 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi SQ8 vs BMW XM?
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 xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of XM produces 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm of power and 800Nm@1600-5000rpm of torque

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