Audi Q8 vs BMW X5

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q8

From ₹1.13 Crore

Q8 version

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BMW

X5

From ₹96.9 Lakh

X5 version

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Audi Q8Q8 55 TFSI Quattro · ₹1.13 Crore

Only differences

BMW X5xDrive40i xLine · ₹96.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q8: ₹1.13 Crore X5: ₹96.9 Lakh (ahead) X5 ₹16.10 lakh cheaper

Airbags Q8: 8 airbags (ahead) X5: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage Q8: 9.80 kmpl X5: 12 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Q8: 340 bhp X5: 381 PS (ahead) Torque 500 vs 520 Nm

Boot Q8: 605 litres X5: 650 litres (ahead) Length 4,986 vs 4,922 mm

Versions Q8: 1 X5: 4 (ahead) Only X5: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q8 for more airbags.

Pick the X5 for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.13 Crore

₹96.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.25 Crore

₹1.07 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹2,09,703 a month

₹1,79,947 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

340 bhp

381 PS

Torque

500 Nm

520 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

9.80 kmpl

12 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

5-Seater Flagship Luxury Coupe SUV

Executive Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

2,995 cc (3.0L V6)

2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)

Engine Config

3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV

3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid

Drivetrain

Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with mechanical center diff (40:60 split)

xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

0-100

5.9 sec

5.4 sec (Petrol) / 6.1 sec (Diesel)

Top Speed

250 km/h

250 km/h (Petrol) / 243 km/h (Diesel)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 12 PS / 200 Nm electric boost)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)

Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes 395 mm with Blue M Calipers)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc (350 mm)

Ventilated Disc (370 mm)

Front Suspension

Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension

Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers (Automatic Self-Leveling)

Rear Suspension

Five-link aluminium axle with Adaptive Air Suspension

Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers

Wheel Type

21-inch 5-segment-spoke Alloy Wheels

21-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 741 M Bicolour)

Tyre Size

285/45 R21 Tubeless Radial

Front: 275/40 R21, Rear: 315/35 R21 Tubeless Radial Runflat

Spare Wheel

Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,986 mm

4,922 mm

Width

1,995 mm

2,004 mm

Height

1,705 mm

1,745 mm

Wheelbase

2,995 mm

2,975 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm - 254 mm (Variable via Air Suspension up to 90 mm lift)

214 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +40 mm / -40 mm)

Kerb Weight

2,194 kg

2,165 kg (Petrol) / 2,220 kg (Diesel)

Boot Space

605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)

650 Litres (expandable to 1,870 L with two-section split tailgate)

Fuel Tank

85 Litres

83 Litres

Turning Radius

6.1 m (11.5 m with All-Wheel Steering)

6.3 m

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 (2018). Adult occupant 34.2/38, child occupant 42.6/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, EDL, Hill Hold & Descent Control)

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Stability Control)

ADAS

Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D cameras, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise)

Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control, Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic)

Camera

360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with curb view + Sensors

360-Degree Surround View Camera with Remote 3D View, Parking Assistant Professional & 200m Reversing Assistant

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temp readout)

Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temperature display)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger seat)

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen with haptics)

BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Classic, Sport, Dynamic layouts)

12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Head-Up Display & Augmented View

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect suite & natural voice control

My BMW App with Digital Key Plus (UWB), Remote Engine Start, OTA Software Upgrades

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (17 speakers 730W)

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power blind)

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with power blind)

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory, Heating & Ventilation

Comfort Front Seats in Sensafin Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Heating & Front Seat Ventilation

Climate Control

4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Ionizer & Fragrance)

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Ambient Air Package (Fragrance & Ionization)

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box with Qi wireless charging)

Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

HD Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light

Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights with Blue X-Accents & BMW Iconic Glow Illuminated Kidney Grille

Tail Lights

Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Indicators & Digital OLED signatures

Full LED Taillights with 3D Sculpted L-Shaped Motif

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature LED DRLs

BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Integrated LED DRLs

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

1 version

4 versions

Price range

₹1.13 Crore

₹96.9 Lakh – ₹1.11 Crore

Colours

8 colours

12 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

Petrol, automatic

Q8 55 TFSI Quattro₹1.13 Crore xDrive40i M Sport Pro₹1.09 Crore X5 ₹4.00 lakh less

Only the X5 sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹98.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro against X5 xDrive40i xLine

City	Q8	X5	Gap
Mumbai	₹1.28 Crore	₹1.1 Crore	X5 ₹18.19 lakh less
Pune	₹1.28 Crore	₹1.1 Crore	X5 ₹18.19 lakh less
New Delhi	₹1.25 Crore	₹1.07 Crore	X5 ₹17.71 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹1.34 Crore	₹1.15 Crore	X5 ₹19.00 lakh less
Chennai	₹1.36 Crore	₹1.17 Crore	X5 ₹19.32 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹1.37 Crore	₹1.18 Crore	X5 ₹19.48 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 X5?

The X5, by ₹16.10 lakh on the versions compared here: Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro at ₹1.13 Crore against X5 xDrive40i xLine at ₹96.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.25 Crore against ₹1.07 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The X5 claims 12 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 X5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The Q8 has 8 airbags and the X5 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q8 Q8 55 TFSI Quattro makes 340 bhp and 500 Nm and the X5 xDrive40i xLine makes 381 PS and 520 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q8 is 64 mm longer. Boot space is 605 litres in the Q8 and 650 litres in the X5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,09,703 a month for the Q8 and ₹1,79,947 for the X5, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.