Audi A8 L vs BMW M5

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A8 L and BMW M5. The Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.73 Crore. The Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and BMW M5 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M5 provides the mileage of 9.1 kmpl.

A8 L vs M5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A8 L	M5
Price	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.73 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	4395 cc
Power	344 bhp	617 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M5

Competition [2021-2023]

Rs. 1.73 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

BMW M5

Competition [2021-2023]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.7	3.3
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	Twin-Turbocharged V8
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		9.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		620
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery	48 Volt
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.45	6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R19	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	285 / 35 R20

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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)	20 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, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
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)	20 way electrically adjustable (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, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black	Silverstone \| Black , Aragon Brown \| Black , Black \| Black
Rear Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door		Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	23	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
	Firmament Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Marina Bay Blue Metallic
	Vesuvius Grey	Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
	District Green Metallic	Motegi Red Metallic
	Terra Grey Metallic	Bluestone Metallic
	Floret Silver Metallic	Donington Grey Metallic
	Glacier White	Alpine White

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A8 L vs M5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A8 L and BMW M5?

Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.73 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of A8 L compared to M5?

For the Celebration Edition variant, 2995 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of A8 L produces 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque. For the Competition [2021-2023] variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M5 produces 617 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque.

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Audi A8 L vs BMW M5

Length (mm)	5320	4983
Width (mm)	1945	1903
Height (mm)	1488	1469
Wheelbase (mm)	3128	2982
Ground Clearance (mm)		128
Kerb Weight (kg)		1970

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	505	530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	68

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited