Audi Q8 vs BMW M3 [2013-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 and BMW M3 [2013-2018]. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and BMW M3 [2013-2018] price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M3 [2013-2018] is available in 2979 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Q8 vs M3 [2013-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	M3 [2013-2018]
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2979 cc
Power	335 bhp	431 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M3 [2013-2018]

Sedan

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

BMW M3 [2013-2018]

Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	431 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	550 Nm @ 1850 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	255 / 40 R18
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	275 / 40 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	Clear Lens
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
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	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	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
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tamarind Brown Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Yas Marina Blue Metallic
	Mythos Black Metallic	Mineral Grey Metallic
	Samurai Gray Metallic	Silver Stone Metallic
	Satellite Silver Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Sakhir Orange Metallic
	Glacier White Metallic	Alpine White
	Vicuna Beige Metallic	Austin Yellow Metallic

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Q8 vs M3 [2013-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 and BMW M3 [2013-2018]?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and BMW M3 [2013-2018] price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to M3 [2013-2018]?

For the 55 TFSI quattro variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q8 produces 335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370 rpm of torque. For the Sedan variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of M3 [2013-2018] produces 431 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1850 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q8 vs BMW M3 [2013-2018]

Length (mm)	4995	4671
Width (mm)	1995	1877
Height (mm)	1705	1430
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2812
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1595

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	63

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Black

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