Audi A8 L VS BMW i7 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Both Audi A8 L and BMW i7 are selling well in India so you are not making a bad choice with either. The real question is which one works better for YOUR daily routine. Check the comparison and figure that out.
Difference between Audi A8 L vs BMW i7
Comparing top models: Celebration Edition vs M70 xDrive. BMW i7's top variant is priced ₹264.90 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Airbags, Infotainment Screen and Smart Connectivity.
| Specification | Audi A8 L | BMW i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹Rs. 1.48 Crore | ₹205.00 Lakh |
| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | |
| Max Power | 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpmn | 536.40bhp |
| Fuel Type | Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | 1-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 12.5 kmpl | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Seats and 2 Rows Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Audi A8 L vs BMW i7 EMI
Standard bank financing gives Audi A8 L at ₹242,916 per month and BMW i7 at ₹336,471 per month as monthly EMI.
| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | — |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV | — |
| Fuel Type | Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) | Electric |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 12.5 | — |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpmn | 536.40bhp |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm | 745Nm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | ZEV |
| Idle Start/Stop | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | 1-Speed Automatic |
| Regenerative Braking | No | Yes |
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | No | — |
| Length *Width *Height | 5320 mm * 1945 mm * 1488 mm | 5391 mm × 2192 mm × 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3128 | 2900 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Seats and 2 Rows | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 | — |
| Front Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | — |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) steering | Electric |
| Additional Steering Features | — | Tilt,Telescopic |
| Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres | F:255/40 R21,R:285/35 R21 Tubeless |
| Front Tyres | 255 / 45 R19 | — |
| Rear Tyres | 255 / 45 R19 | — |
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | — |
| Front Brake Type | — | ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Type | — | ventilated disc |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.45 | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | — | Yes |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Spoiler | Yes | — |
| Body-coloured Bumpers | Yes | — |
| Rub-strips | Chrome Finish | — |
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | Shark Fin |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | LED - Front & LED - Rear | Yes |
| ADAS | — | Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Speed Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking |
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | — |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 7 |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | — |
| Blind Spot Detection | No | — |
| High-beam Assist | Yes | — |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | — |
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | No | — |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | Yes |
| Puncture Repair Kit | No | — |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | — |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Keyless | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | 360° Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | Height & Reach |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | — | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | — | 6 |
| Charging Ports | 2 x 12V Power Outlets | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake | Auto Hold | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back) | Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back) | — |
| Ventilated Seats | All | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Powered & Folding |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper | — | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen | Touch-screen Display | Yes |
| Audio System | 23 Speakers | 18 Front & Rear |
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | — |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | — |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone Calls & Audio Streaming | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | — |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | — |
| Vehicle Warranty | 2 Years / Unlimited Km | — |
Colours
| Available Colours | — |
Alpine White Individual Tanzanite Blue Mineral White Metallic Oxide Grey Metallic Brooklyn Grey Carbon Black Metallic Individual Dravit Grey Metallic Aventurine Red Metallic Black Sapphire M Carbon Black Metallic Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic VANCOUVER GREEN |
Compare Variants of Audi A8 L
View All Variants- Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
Compare Variants of BMW i7
View All Variants- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 7 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
BMW i7 comparison with similar cars
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| Transmission | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Engine | - | 2999 cc | - | 1991 cc | 2998 cc - 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Max Power | 536.40 bhp - 671 bhp | 429.12 bhp | 751 bhp | 469 bhp | 375.48 bhp - 394 bhp | 543 bhp |
| Mileage | - | 32.3 kmpl | - | - | 12.61 - 16.55 kmpl | 9.7 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 345 Litres | 610 Litres | 279 Litres | 540 Litres | - |
| Airbags | 7 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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