Audi Q8 vs BMW M5 [2012-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8 and BMW M5 [2012-2014]. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and BMW M5 [2012-2014] price is Rs. 1.29 Crore. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M5 [2012-2014] is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M5 [2012-2014] provides the mileage of 13.25 kmpl.

Q8 vs M5 [2012-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	M5 [2012-2014]
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 1.29 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	4395 cc
Power	335 bhp	560 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 M5 [2012-2014]

Sedan

Rs. 1.29 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

BMW M5 [2012-2014]

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	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	V6 Petrol	BMW TwinTurbo V8 petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	560 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	680 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.25View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Double joint strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	integral steering rear whels and M specific adjustment
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	265 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	295 / 35 R19

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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & 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
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey
Rear Armrest	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
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	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
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen 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
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tamarind Brown Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Impherial Blue
	Mythos Black Metallic	Monte Carlo Blau Metallic
	Samurai Gray Metallic	Singapur Grau
	Satellite Silver Metallic	Havnna
	Sakhir Gold Metallic	Space Grey
	Glacier White Metallic	Silver stone II Metallic
	Vicuna Beige Metallic	Silver stone II Metallic

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Q8 vs M5 [2012-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8 and BMW M5 [2012-2014]?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore and BMW M5 [2012-2014] price is Rs. 1.29 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to M5 [2012-2014]?

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, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M5 [2012-2014] produces 560 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 680 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q8 vs BMW M5 [2012-2014]

Length (mm)	4995	4910
Width (mm)	1995	2119
Height (mm)	1705	1456
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2964
Kerb Weight (kg)		1945

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	80

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
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

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