Audi RS Q8 Performance vs BMW X6

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

Audi RS Q8 Performance
BMW X6

Audi

RS Q8 Performance

From ₹2.38 Crore

Full RS Q8 Performance page Change

BMW

X6

From ₹1.78 Crore

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Audi RS Q8 PerformanceRS Q8 Performance · ₹2.38 Crore
BMW X6M60i xDrive · ₹1.78 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS Q8 Performance: ₹2.38 Crore X6: ₹1.78 Crore (ahead) X6 ₹60.10 lakh cheaper
Airbags RS Q8 Performance: 8 airbags (ahead) X6: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage RS Q8 Performance: 8.50 kmpl (ahead) X6: 7.89 kmpl Claimed
Power RS Q8 Performance: 631–632 bhp (ahead) X6: 530 hp Torque 850 vs 750 Nm
Boot RS Q8 Performance: 605 litres (ahead) X6: 580 litres

Pick the RS Q8 Performance for more airbags, better claimed mileage, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the X6 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.38 Crore
₹1.78 Crore
On-road in
₹2.62 Crore
₹1.96 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,40,723 a month
₹3,29,649 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
631–632 bhp
530 hp
Torque
850 Nm
750 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
8.50 kmpl
7.89 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
5-Seater Ultra-High-Performance Super-SUV Coupe
SUV Coupe
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Sales Route
Not listed
CBU (fully imported)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
4,395 cc
Engine Config
4.0L Bi-Turbo TFSI 90° V8 (Twin-Scroll Hot-V COD) 32V DOHC with 48V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
quattro AWD with center diff (40:60) + quattro Sport Rear Diff with torque vectoring & All-Wheel Steering
Not listed
0-100
3.8 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h (280 km/h RS Dynamic / 305 km/h RS Dynamic Plus)
250 kmph (electronically limited)
Engine Type
Not listed
4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 Petrol, 48V Mild-Hybrid
0-100 km/h
Not listed
4.3 seconds (claimed)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Sports Automatic with Launch Control
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (RS Aluminium paddles)
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with EAWS)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drive Type
Not listed
AWD (xDrive)
Mild-Hybrid System
Not listed
48V starter-generator assist

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
RS Internally Vented & Perforated Composite Discs (420 mm 10-piston calipers in Red; Opt Ceramic 440 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
RS Internally Vented & Perforated Discs (370 mm; Opt Ceramic 370 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with RS Adaptive Air Suspension Sport + 48V Active Roll Stabilization (eAWS)
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link aluminium axle with RS Adaptive Air Suspension Sport + All-Wheel Steering (up to 5°)
Not listed
Wheel Type
22-inch 10-spoke Star design Alloy Wheels (Opt 23-inch 5-Y-spoke rotor forged alloys)
Not listed
Tyre Size
295/40 R22 Tubeless Radial (Opt 295/35 R23)
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel / Mobility Kit
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,012 mm
Not listed
Width
1,998 mm
Not listed
Height
1,751 mm (variable 1695-1785 mm)
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,998 mm
2,975 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm - 250 mm (90 mm height adjustment via RS Air Suspension)
216 mm
Kerb Weight
2,390 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
605 Litres (expandable to 1,755 L)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
85 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m (All-Wheel Steering equipped)
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
580 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2019). That rating has since expired.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & curtain)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS, EBD, RS-calibrated ESC with Sport/OFF, ASR, EDL, Launch Control, 48V Active Anti-Roll)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Park Assist Plus, 3D 360 camera, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense, Adaptive Cruise Assist)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with virtual 3D perspective + Sensors
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (Direct RS TPMS with live pressure & temp for all 4 wheels)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer & front passenger)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, Side-Rear)
ADAS Features
Not listed
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive High Beam, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Braking Systems
Not listed
ABS with EBD, ESC, Traction Control
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 Screen with RS Monitor + 8.6-inch Lower Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (with RS Runway & Hockey Stick tachometer modes & shift lights)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect suite & natural voice command
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound (17 speakers 730W; opt 23-speaker 1920W with acoustic lenses)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric with power sunblind)
Not listed
Seat Features
RS Super Sport Front Seats in Valcona Leather 12-way Power Memory, Ventilation & Massage
Ventilated Front Seats
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Package (Dual fragrance & ionizer)
Automatic, with Air Purifier
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box with inductive wireless charging & booster)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
14.9-inch
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
12.3-inch
Speakers
Not listed
16-speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound
Upholstery
Not listed
Leather with leather-wrapped steering wheel
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Voice Commands
Display
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Convenience
Not listed
Paddle Shifters, Cruise Control, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Remote Vehicle Status Monitoring

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
HD Matrix LED Headlights with Darkened RS Trim Dynamic Indicators & Audi Laser Light
Not listed
Tail Lights
Continuous LED Light Strip with Dynamic Turn Indicators & Digital OLED signatures
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Integrated All-Weather Headlamps & Signature RS LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED with Cornering Function
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Taillights
Not listed
LED
ORVMs
Not listed
Heated, Powered, Folding
Other Exterior
Not listed
Shark Fin Antenna

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

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Wheel Size
Not listed
21-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size Front
Not listed
275/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
315/35 R21

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.38 Crore
₹1.78 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

RS Q8 Performance₹2.38 Crore M60i xDrive₹1.78 Crore X6 ₹60.10 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

RS Q8 Performance RS Q8 Performance against X6 M60i xDrive

CityRS Q8 PerformanceX6Gap
Mumbai₹2.69 Crore₹2.02 CroreX6 ₹66.97 lakh less
Pune₹2.69 Crore₹2.02 CroreX6 ₹66.97 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.62 Crore₹1.96 CroreX6 ₹66.11 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.81 Crore₹2.1 CroreX6 ₹70.92 lakh less
Chennai₹2.86 Crore₹2.14 CroreX6 ₹72.12 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.89 Crore₹2.16 CroreX6 ₹72.72 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 RS Q8 Performance or the X6?

The X6, by ₹60.10 lakh on the versions compared here: RS Q8 Performance RS Q8 Performance at ₹2.38 Crore against X6 M60i xDrive at ₹1.78 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.62 Crore against ₹1.96 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The RS Q8 Performance claims 8.50 kmpl against 7.89 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The RS Q8 Performance: not tested in this form; the regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2019, since expired). The X6: not crash-tested yet. The RS Q8 Performance has 8 airbags and the X6 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The RS Q8 Performance RS Q8 Performance makes 631–632 bhp and 850 Nm and the X6 M60i xDrive makes 530 hp and 750 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,40,723 a month for the RS Q8 Performance and ₹3,29,649 for the X6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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