Audi SQ8 vs BMW X6

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

Audi SQ8
BMW X6

Audi

SQ8

From ₹1.77 Crore

Full SQ8 page Change

BMW

X6

From ₹1.78 Crore

Full X6 page Change
Audi SQ8SQ8 · ₹1.77 Crore
BMW X6M60i xDrive · ₹1.78 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SQ8: ₹1.77 Crore (ahead) X6: ₹1.78 Crore SQ8 ₹90,000 cheaper
Airbags SQ8: 8 airbags (ahead) X6: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage SQ8: Not published X6: 7.89 kmpl Claimed
Power SQ8: 500 bhp X6: 530 hp (ahead) Torque 770 vs 750 Nm
Boot SQ8: 604 litres (ahead) X6: 580 litres

Pick the SQ8 for the lower price, more airbags and the bigger boot.

Pick the X6 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.77 Crore
₹1.78 Crore
On-road in
₹1.95 Crore
₹1.96 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,27,985 a month
₹3,29,649 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
500 bhp
530 hp
Torque
770 Nm
750 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
Not published
7.89 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV Coupe
SUV Coupe
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
5
Emission Norm
BS VI
Not listed
Sales Route
Not listed
CBU (fully imported)

Engine & Performance

Engine
3996 cc, V8 Twin-Turbo TFSI
Not listed
Cylinders
8
Not listed
0-100 km/h
4.1 seconds
4.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
250 kmph (electronically limited)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
85
Not listed
Engine Type
Not listed
4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 Petrol, 48V Mild-Hybrid
Displacement
Not listed
4,395 cc

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro AWD
Not listed
Drive Type
Not listed
AWD (xDrive)
Mild-Hybrid System
Not listed
48V starter-generator assist

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Not listed
Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric, Rack & Pinion
Not listed
Wheel Size
21 or 22-inch S-specific alloy wheels
21-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size Front
Not listed
275/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
315/35 R21

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
5005
Not listed
Height (mm)
1695
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
3000
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
Up to 254 with adaptive air suspension raised (off-road setting)
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
604
580 Litres
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,975 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
216 mm
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
Not listed
ABS/ESC
Yes, with Electronic Stability Control
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes
Not listed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not listed
Camera
360-degree view camera with rear guidelines
360-Degree Camera
Head-Up Display
Yes
Not listed
ADAS Features
Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive High Beam, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance
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.
No. of Airbags
Not listed
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, Side-Rear)
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

Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Not listed
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Voice Commands
Sound System
17-speaker premium audio
Not listed
Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped, paddle shifters
Not listed
Seats
Electrically adjustable front seats with driver memory
Not listed
Drive Modes
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road, All-road
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
Seat Features
Not listed
Ventilated Front Seats
Climate Control
Not listed
Automatic, with Air Purifier
Display
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Convenience
Not listed
Paddle Shifters, Cruise Control, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Remote Vehicle Status Monitoring

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED with LED DRLs
LED with Cornering Function
Taillamps
LED
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
30-colour ambient lighting
Not listed
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Taillights
Not listed
LED
ORVMs
Not listed
Heated, Powered, Folding
Other Exterior
Not listed
Shark Fin Antenna

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Ascari Blue, Mythos Black, Daytona Grey, Glacier White, Satellite Silver, Chili Red, Sakhir Gold and more
Not listed
Standard Warranty
2 years, unlimited kilometres (Audi India standard warranty), plus 12-year anti-corrosion cover; extended plans available up to 10 years/200,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.77 Crore – ₹1.78 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

SQ8₹1.77 Crore M60i xDrive₹1.78 Crore X6 ₹90,000 more

On-road price in six cities

SQ8 SQ8 against X6 M60i xDrive

CitySQ8X6Gap
Mumbai₹2.01 Crore₹2.02 CroreSQ8 ₹1.02 lakh less
Pune₹2.01 Crore₹2.02 CroreSQ8 ₹1.02 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.95 Crore₹1.96 CroreSQ8 ₹99,000 less
Bengaluru₹2.09 Crore₹2.1 CroreSQ8 ₹1.06 lakh less
Chennai₹2.13 Crore₹2.14 CroreSQ8 ₹1.08 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.15 Crore₹2.16 CroreSQ8 ₹1.09 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 SQ8 or the X6?

The SQ8, by ₹90,000 on the versions compared here: SQ8 SQ8 at ₹1.77 Crore against X6 M60i xDrive at ₹1.78 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.95 Crore against ₹1.96 Crore.

Which is safer?

The SQ8: not tested in this form; the regular Audi Q8 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2019, since expired). The X6: not crash-tested yet. The SQ8 has 8 airbags and the X6 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The SQ8 SQ8 makes 500 bhp and 770 Nm and the X6 M60i xDrive makes 530 hp and 750 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,27,985 a month for the SQ8 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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