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

The Audi SQ8 gives 11 kmpl and BMW iX gives good kmpl officially. For someone driving 1200 km a month that gap means real savings or extra spending. Calculate it for your actual usage and then look at the rest.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs xDrive50. Audi SQ8's top variant is priced ₹38.22 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, ADAS, Drive Modes and Transmission.

Max Power

V8 TFSI

500bhp@5500rpm

xDrive50

516.29bhp

ADAS

V8 TFSI

Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

xDrive50

Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Monitor

Drive Modes

V8 TFSI

Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road

xDrive50

Transmission

V8 TFSI

8-Speed Automatic

xDrive50

Automatic

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX

Specification	Audi SQ8	BMW iX
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹139.50 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	516.29bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Audi SQ8

V8 TFSI ▾

₹177.72 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW iX

xDrive50 ▾

₹139.50 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 iX · xDrive50

139.50 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹228,964/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX EMI

Audi SQ8 EMI works out to ₹291,696 per month and BMW iX EMI works out to ₹228,964 per month on a 60-month loan.

⊞ 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	516.29bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	765Nm
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	4953 mm × 2230 mm × 1695 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	3014 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 13 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering	Electric	electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Tyres	—	255/50 R21(FandR) Tubeless,Radial
Front Brake Type	Disc	ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	ventilated disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	—
Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 8 ▲

ADAS	Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Blind Spot Monitor
NCAP Rating	—	global ncap safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	8	8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	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	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height & Reach	Yes
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	Without Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road	3
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	—
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	—
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	17 Front & Rear	18 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

Oxide Grey Metallic

Individual Storm Bay Metallic

Mineral White

Phytonic Blue

Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect

Aventurine Red Metallic

Black Sapphire

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 iX comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW iX Rs. 139.50 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	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	1	9	9
Engine	-	-	2999 cc - 2925 cc	1993 cc - 1950 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol / Diesel	Diesel / Petrol
Max Power	516.29 bhp	355 bhp - 536.40 bhp	375.48 bhp - 362.07 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp
Mileage	-	-	12 kmpl	11.17 - 16 kmpl
Boot Space	500 Litres	-	-	630 Litres
Airbags	8	6	10	9