Audi SQ8 VS BMW M5 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

If your budget is fixed and you are choosing between Audi SQ8 and BMW M5 do not just look at ex-showroom price. On-road difference can change things. Compare specs here first then get the on-road quote from your local dealer.

Difference between Audi SQ8 vs BMW M5

Comparing top models: V8 TFSI vs xDrive. BMW M5's top variant is priced ₹27.28 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, ADAS and Engine.

Mileage (ARAI)

V8 TFSI

xDrive

49.75 kmpl

Airbags

V8 TFSI

xDrive

ADAS

V8 TFSI

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

xDrive

Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist

Engine

V8 TFSI

3996 cc

xDrive

4395 cc

Key Highlights of Audi SQ8 vs BMW M5

Specification	Audi SQ8	BMW M5
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹177.72 Lakh	₹205.00 Lakh
Engine	3996 cc	4395 cc
Max Power	500bhp@5500rpm	717bhp@5600-6500rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	11 kmpl	49.75 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 M5

xDrive ▾

₹205.00 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 M5 · xDrive

205.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹336,471/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Audi SQ8 vs BMW M5 EMI

Monthly bank EMI: Audi SQ8 costs ₹291,696 per month and BMW M5 costs ₹336,471 per month on standard financing.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	3996 cc	4395 cc
Engine Type	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	8 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	11	49.75 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	500bhp@5500rpm	717bhp@5600-6500rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm	1000Nm@1800-5400rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5005 mm × 2190 mm × 1695 mm	4983 mm × 1903 mm × 1469 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm	—
Seating Capacity	5	5

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering	Electric	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	Tubeless Radial
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	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 Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Exterior 7 ▲

Sunroof	Panoramic	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
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	Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist
NCAP Rating	—	euro ncap safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	8	7
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 19 ▲

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	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	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	—	Leather
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
Rear Wiper	Yes	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	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

Green

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 M5 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW M5 Rs. 205.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Rs. 190.91 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rs. 220.00 Lakh - 238.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW i7 Rs. 195.00 Lakh - 265.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW M4 CS Rs. 178.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS Rs. 245.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	9	9	1	8	1
Engine	4395 cc	1991 cc	2999 cc	-	2993 cc	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Electric
Max Power	717 bhp	469 bhp	429.12 bhp	536.40 bhp - 671 bhp	543 bhp	751 bhp
Mileage	49.75 kmpl	-	32.3 kmpl	-	9.7 kmpl	-
Boot Space	-	279 Litres	345 Litres	500 Litres	-	610 Litres
Airbags	7	7	15	7	6	9