Audi SQ8 VS BMW i5 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

First time buyer comparing Audi SQ8 and BMW i5? Start with your budget, then check mileage since it affects every month's fuel bill, and then see which features you actually need. This page covers all three.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs BMW i5

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs M60 xDrive. Audi SQ8's top variant is priced ₹58.22 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Airbags, Transmission and Fuel Type.

Max Power

V8 TFSI

500bhp@5500rpm

M60 xDrive

592.73bhp

Airbags

V8 TFSI

M60 xDrive

Transmission

V8 TFSI

8-Speed Automatic

M60 xDrive

Automatic

Fuel Type

V8 TFSI

Petrol

M60 xDrive

Electric

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs BMW i5

Specification	Audi SQ8	BMW i5
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹119.50 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	592.73bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	Sedan

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Audi SQ8

V8 TFSI ▾

₹177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive ▾

₹119.50 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Audi SQ8 · V8 TFSI

177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹291,696/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW i5 · M60 xDrive

119.50 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹196,138/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs BMW i5 EMI

EMI of Audi SQ8 will be ₹291,696 per month and for BMW i5 it will be ₹196,138 per month.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	3996 cc	—
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage (ARAI)	11	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	592.73bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	795Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm	5060 mm × 2156 mm × 1505 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	2995 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 11 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi link suspension
Steering	Electric	Yes
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	—
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	—
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	—
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	—
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	—
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—

⊞ Exterior 7 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 4 ▲

ADAS	Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—
Airbags	8	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	—
Central Locking	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	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height & Reach	—
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	—	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	—
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	17 Front & Rear	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	—

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

Brooklyn Grey Metallic

Mineral White Metallic

Oxide Grey Metallic

Tanzanite Blue Metallic

DRAGON-FIRE-RED-METALLIC

Cape York Green Metallic

Carbon Black Metallic

Phytonic Blue Metallic

FROZEN-DEEP-GREY-METALLIC

Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect

Black Sapphire

Frozen Pure Grey Metallic

Audi SQ8 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Audi SQ8 Rs. 177.72 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Rs. 133.50 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLS Rs. 132.07 Lakh - 143.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8	1	9
Engine	3996 cc	-	2999 cc - 2925 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	500 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp
Mileage	11 kmpl	-	12 kmpl
Boot Space	604 Litres	-	-
Airbags	8	6	10

BMW i5 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW i5 Rs. 119.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz EQS Rs. 130.00 Lakh - 147.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Rs. 94.05 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Rs. 145.00 Lakh - 148.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	1	9	9	9 / Automatic
Engine	-	-	1991 cc	2999 cc	1999 cc - 1993 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	592.73 bhp	536 bhp - 750.97 bhp	402.30 bhp	603 bhp	201 bhp - 194 bhp
Mileage	-	-	10 kmpl	-	12 - 15 kmpl
Boot Space	-	610 Litres	435 Litres	370 Litres	-
Airbags	6	9	7	-	8