Audi Q8 vs BMW X3 vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8, BMW X3 and Audi Q5. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl and Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

Q8 vs X3 vs Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	X3	Q5
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 65.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	1995 cc	1984 cc
Power	335 bhp	188 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	7.9	6.1
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol	B47 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.55View Mileage Details	13.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		1125	943
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
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	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Five-link Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way manually 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30	6	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front	LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps		Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	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	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wired
Apple CarPlay			Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1	12.3	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	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Tamarind Brown Metallic	Black Sapphire	Navarra Blue Metallic
Waitomo Blue Metallic	Phytonic Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Manhattan Gray Metallic
Samurai Gray Metallic	Mineral White	Glacier White
Satellite Silver Metallic
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Vicuna Beige Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.5Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi q8

Nice car and has perfect mileage. Money value. Five seater SUV In just Rs. 1.17 cr and never found this car and liked soo much. You can just plan for a week's trip in this car and u will feel luxury

Audi Q5 Review

1. Very good 2. Excellent 3. It has a very beautiful look and it is a very good performance. 4. Service on every 6 months and its maintenance is high in cost. 5. Very shiny and smooth

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Q8 vs X3 vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8, BMW X3 and Audi Q5?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh. Hence Audi Q5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to X3 and Q5?

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 xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q8, X3 and Q5, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Q8, X3 and Q5 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Audi Q8 vs BMW X3 vs Audi Q5

Length (mm)	4995	4708	4682
Width (mm)	1995	1891	1893
Height (mm)	1705	1676	1655
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2864	2827

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	605		520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	68	70

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)			Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

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