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Audi A8 L vs BMW 7 Series

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi A8 L
BMW 7 Series

Audi

A8 L

Last listed ₹1.34 Crore

No longer sold in India

Full A8 L page Change

BMW

7 Series

From ₹1.82 Crore

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Audi A8 LA8 L Celebration · ₹1.34 Crore
BMW 7 Series740i M Sport · ₹1.82 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A8 L: ₹1.34 Crore (ahead) 7 Series: ₹1.82 Crore A8 L ₹48.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags A8 L: 10 airbags (ahead) 7 Series: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage A8 L: 11.70 kmpl 7 Series: 12.61–16.55 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power A8 L: 335 bhp 7 Series: 381 bhp (ahead) Different engines
Boot A8 L: 505 litres 7 Series: 540 litres (ahead) Length 5,320 vs 5,391 mm
Versions A8 L: 2 7 Series: 2 Only A8 L: hybrid, automatic

Pick the A8 L for the lower price and more airbags.

Pick the 7 Series for better claimed mileage, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Crore
₹1.82 Crore
On-road in
₹1.53 Crore
₹2.08 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,56,807 a month
₹3,48,665 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
335 bhp
381 bhp
Torque
Not listed
520 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
11.70 kmpl
12.61–16.55 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Luxury Sedan
Ultra-Luxury Flagship Sedan
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Rear Executive Lounge)
4 / 5 Seats (Executive Lounge)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,998 cc (3.0L In-line 6)
Engine Config
3.0L Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 with 48V MHEV
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid
Drivetrain
quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 3.5°)
0-100
5.7 sec
5.4 sec
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Gears
8
8
Paddles
Yes
Yes
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid System (MHEV)
48V Mild Hybrid (MHEV with 18 PS / 200 Nm electric motor integrated into transmission)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-Piston Calipers)
Ventilated Disc (374 mm 4-piston calipers in dark blue M Sport)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Ventilated Disc (370 mm)
Front Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Active Damper Control (Optional Predictive Active Suspension)
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers & Executive Drive Pro Active Roll Stabilization
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Dynamic All-Wheel Steering
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering)
Wheel Type
19-inch 10-Parallel Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Star-Spoke Style 907 M Bicolour)
Tyre Size
255/45 R19 Tubeless Radial
Front: 255/45 R20, Rear: 285/40 R20 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,320 mm
5,391 mm
Width
1,945 mm
1,950 mm
Height
1,488 mm
1,544 mm
Wheelbase
3,128 mm
3,215 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm (Variable via Air Suspension)
136 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +30 mm / -10 mm)
Kerb Weight
2,130 kg
2,090 kg
Boot Space
505 Litres
540 Litres
Fuel Tank
82 Litres
74 Litres
Turning Radius
5.9 m (with All-Wheel Steering)
6.2 m (with Integral Active Steering)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
10 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, rear center)
8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, full-length curtain, front center airbag)
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ASR, ABS, EBD, Predictive Safety Systems)
Yes (DSC with DTC, CBC, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, Dynamic Brake Control)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Audi Pre Sense 360, Adaptive Cruise Assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep, Night Vision Assistant)
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Evasion Assistant)
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with Virtual 3D View
Parking Assistant Professional with Remote 3D View, Maneuver Assistant & 200m Reversing Assistant
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touchscreens (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower) + Twin 10.1-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays
BMW Curved Display (14.9-inch Control Display + 12.3-inch Cockpit) + 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen in rear cabin with Amazon Fire TV
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
12.3-inch Digital Information Display with Augmented View in instrument cluster & Full-Colour HUD
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Telematics, Rear Seat Remote 5.7-inch OLED Tablet
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, 5.5-inch Touch Remotes in rear doors
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System (23 speakers 1,920W with motorized acoustic lenses)
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (36 speakers 1,965W 4D audio with headrest speakers & exciters)
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds
Panorama Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' with dynamic LED light threads & customizable color illumination
Seat Features
Rear Executive Relaxation Seat with Heated Foot Massager, 18-Way Power, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
Executive Lounge Seating with 43.5° recline, Continuous Leg Rest, Active Ventilation, Heating & 8 Massage Programs
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Ionizer & Dual Fragrance
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Nanoparticle filter, solar sensor & armrest heating
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Front & Rear Wireless Chargers)
Yes (Front center console & rear Executive Lounge wireless chargers)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Digital Matrix LED Headlights with DMD Laser Light Technology
BMW Crystal Headlights 'Iconic Glow' with Swarovski Crystals & Matrix LED High-Beam
Tail Lights
Digital OLED Tail Lamps with Customizable Light Signatures
Full LED Horizontal 3D Slim Taillights with L-shaped lightbar
Fog/DRLs
Integrated Cornering Lights & Matrix LED DRLs
Illuminated BMW 'Iconic Glow' Kidney Grille Contour & Welcome Light Carpet

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.34 Crore – ₹1.63 Crore
₹1.82 Crore – ₹1.85 Crore
Colours
Not listed
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the A8 L sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.34 Crore.

Only the 7 Series sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.82 Crore.

On-road price by city

A8 L A8 L Celebration against 7 Series 740i M Sport

CityA8 L7 SeriesGap
Mumbai₹1.57 Crore₹2.13 CroreA8 L ₹56.11 lakh less
Pune₹1.57 Crore₹2.13 CroreA8 L ₹56.11 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.53 Crore₹2.08 CroreA8 L ₹54.67 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.64 Crore₹2.22 CroreA8 L ₹58.51 lakh less
Chennai₹1.66 Crore₹2.26 CroreA8 L ₹59.47 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.68 Crore₹2.28 CroreA8 L ₹59.95 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.47 Crore₹2 CroreA8 L ₹52.75 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.53 Crore₹2.08 CroreA8 L ₹54.67 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A8 L or the 7 Series?

The A8 L, by ₹48.00 lakh on the versions compared here: A8 L A8 L Celebration at ₹1.34 Crore against 7 Series 740i M Sport at ₹1.82 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.53 Crore against ₹2.08 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The 7 Series claims 12.61–16.55 kmpl against 11.70 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The A8 L: not crash-tested yet. The 7 Series: not crash-tested yet. The A8 L has 10 airbags and the 7 Series 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A8 L A8 L Celebration makes 335 bhp and the 7 Series 740i M Sport makes 381 bhp and 520 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The 7 Series is 71 mm longer. Boot space is 505 litres in the A8 L and 540 litres in the 7 Series.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,56,807 a month for the A8 L and ₹3,48,665 for the 7 Series, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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