Audi RS Q8 VS BMW iX1 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Audi RS Q8 vs BMW iX1 is one of the most asked comparisons these days. Both are in similar price range, both available across India, and both have decent specs. The real differences only show up once you go through the details below.

Difference between Audi RS Q8 vs BMW iX1

Comparing top models: Performance vs LWB. Audi RS Q8's top variant is priced ₹182.43 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Parking Sensors, Transmission and Fuel Type.

Max Power

Performance

632bhp

LWB

204bhp

Parking Sensors

Performance

Yes

LWB

Front & Rear

Transmission

Performance

Automatic

LWB

Single Speed Automatic

Fuel Type

Performance

Petrol

LWB

Electric

Key Highlights of Audi RS Q8 vs BMW iX1

Specification	Audi RS Q8	BMW iX1
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹233.83 Lakh	₹51.40 Lakh
Engine	3998 cc
Max Power	632bhp	204bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	9 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi RS Q8

Performance ▾

₹233.83 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW iX1

LWB ▾

₹51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Audi RS Q8 · Performance

233.83 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹383,790/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW iX1 · LWB

51.40 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹84,364/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi RS Q8 vs BMW iX1 EMI

Budget for ₹383,790 per month every month if you go with Audi RS Q8, or ₹84,364 per month if you pick BMW iX1.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	3998 cc	—
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage (ARAI)	9 kmpl	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	632bhp	204bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	850Nm	250Nm
Emission Standard	—	ZEV
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	—	4616 mm × 1845 mm × 1612 mm
Wheelbase	—	2800 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 13 ▲

Front Suspension	—	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	225/55 R18 Tubeless
Front Brake Type	—	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	—	Ventilated Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	—

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	—	Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist
Airbags	8	8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 17 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Yes	Front & Rear
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	—
Split Rear Seat	—	60:40 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Front & Rear	12 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	—	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl Effect

Mythos Black Metallic

Waitomo Blue Metallic

Ascari Blue Metallic

Sakhir Gold Metallic

Chilli Red Mettalic

Glacier White Metallic

Satellite Silver Metallic

Skyscraper Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Portimao Blue Metallic

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

Audi RS Q8 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Audi RS Q8 Rs. 233.83 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV Rs. 240.00 Lakh - 265.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rs. 255.00 Lakh - 430.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Rs. 275.00 Lakh - 410.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	9	9G
Engine	3998 cc	-	2925 cc - 2989 cc	3982 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	632 bhp	649 bhp	325.86 bhp - 362 bhp	550 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	-	8.47 - 10 kmpl	10 kmpl
Boot Space	-	440 Litres	480 Litres	520 Litres
Airbags	8	11	9	8

BMW iX1 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW iX1 Rs. 51.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLA Rs. 51.80 Lakh - 55.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic	7	7 / 8	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic	7
Engine	-	1499 cc	1332 cc - 1950 cc	1498 cc	1993 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	204 bhp	154.21 bhp	160.92 bhp - 187.74 bhp	161 bhp	181 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	-	15.5 kmpl	17.4 - 18.9 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	22.8 kmpl	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	-	540 Litres	425 Litres	177 Litres	380 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	8	8	7	7	8	9