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Audi Q8 vs BMW X4

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Audi Q8
BMW X4

Audi

Q8

From ₹1.13 Crore

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BMW

X4

Last listed ₹96.2 Lakh

No longer sold in India

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Audi Q8Q8 55 TFSI Quattro · ₹1.13 Crore
BMW X4xDrive M40i · ₹96.2 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q8: ₹1.13 Crore X4: ₹96.2 Lakh (ahead) X4 ₹16.80 lakh cheaper
Airbags Q8: 8 airbags (ahead) X4: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Q8: 9.80 kmpl X4: 10.4 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Q8: 340 bhp X4: 360 PS (ahead) Torque 500 vs 500 Nm
Boot Q8: 605 litres (ahead) X4: 525 litres Length 4,986 vs 4,754 mm

Pick the Q8 for more airbags and the bigger boot.

Pick the X4 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.13 Crore
₹96.2 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.29 Crore
₹1.1 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,16,672 a month
₹1,84,534 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
340 bhp
360 PS
Torque
500 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
9.80 kmpl
10.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
5-Seater Flagship Luxury Coupe SUV
SUV Coupe
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
India Availability
Not listed
Discontinued as a new vehicle, delisted from BMW India's website and marked discontinued from Feb 2025; global production of this generation ended November 2025. Only pre-owned units are available now.

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,993 cc
Engine Config
3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with mechanical center diff (40:60 split)
Not listed
0-100
5.9 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 kmph (electronically limited)
Engine Type
Not listed
3.0-litre Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Petrol
0-100 km/h
Not listed
4.9 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
68 Litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drive Type
Not listed
AWD (xDrive)
Drive Modes
Not listed
ECO PRO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
21-inch 5-segment-spoke Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial
275/40 R20
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
20-inch Alloy Wheels

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,986 mm
4,754 mm
Width
1,995 mm
1,927 mm
Height
1,705 mm
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,864 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm - 254 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to 90 mm lift)
204 mm
Kerb Weight
2,194 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)
525 Litres (1,430 Litres with rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.1 m (11.5 m with All-Wheel Steering)
Not listed
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.3/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 35.4/38, child occupant 41.2/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024. Euro NCAP rated it from its test of the BMW X3.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, EDL, Hill Hold & Descent Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D cameras, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with curb view + Sensors
Rear Camera with Guidelines
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temp readout)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger seat)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
6
Braking Systems
Not listed
ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Assist
Child Seat Anchors
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not listed
Yes (TPMS)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen with haptics)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Classic, Sport, Dynamic layouts)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect suite & natural voice control
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (17 speakers 730W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power blind)
Not listed
Seat Features
12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory, Heating & Ventilation
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Ionizer & Fragrance)
Automatic
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with Qi wireless charging)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch Full Digital
Upholstery
Not listed
Leather
Convenience
Not listed
Cruise Control, Keyless Entry, Engine Start/Stop Button

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
HD Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light
Not listed
Tail Lights
Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Indicators & Digital OLED signatures
LED
Fog/DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panoramic

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.13 Crore
₹96.2 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
Not listed

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

Petrol, automatic

Q8 55 TFSI Quattro₹1.13 Crore xDrive M40i₹96.2 Lakh X4 ₹16.80 lakh less

On-road price by city

Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro against X4 xDrive M40i

CityQ8X4Gap
Mumbai₹1.32 Crore₹1.13 CroreX4 ₹19.63 lakh less
Pune₹1.32 Crore₹1.13 CroreX4 ₹19.63 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.29 Crore₹1.1 CroreX4 ₹19.13 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.38 Crore₹1.18 CroreX4 ₹20.47 lakh less
Chennai₹1.4 Crore₹1.19 CroreX4 ₹20.81 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.41 Crore₹1.2 CroreX4 ₹20.98 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.24 Crore₹1.06 CroreX4 ₹18.46 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.29 Crore₹1.1 CroreX4 ₹19.13 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 Q8 or the X4?

The X4, by ₹16.80 lakh on the versions compared here: Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro at ₹1.13 Crore against X4 xDrive M40i at ₹96.2 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.29 Crore against ₹1.1 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The X4 claims 10.4 kmpl against 9.80 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q8: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The X4: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The Q8 has 8 airbags and the X4 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro makes 340 bhp and 500 Nm and the X4 xDrive M40i makes 360 PS and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q8 is 232 mm longer. Boot space is 605 litres in the Q8 and 525 litres in the X4.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,16,672 a month for the Q8 and ₹1,84,534 for the X4, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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