Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. The Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Audi Q8 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

Q8 vs GLS vs X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q8	GLS	X7
Price	Rs. 1.17 Crore	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2995 cc	2999 cc	2998 cc
Power	335 bhp	375 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Rs. 1.17 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Audi Q8

55 TFSI quattro

Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.6	6.1	5.8
Engine	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Petrol	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance			12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor			1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others		Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Rear Suspension	Five-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar and Adaptive Air Springs	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
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	Space Saver
Front Tyres	285 / 45 R21	275 / 45 R21	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21	315 / 40 R21	285 / 45 R21

Features

Exterior

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

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
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common 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 - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30	64	15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Metallic
Soft-close Door
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	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1	12.3	14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers			Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	6+	16
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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type		Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown, Saiga Beige, Black, and Pando Grey	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
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
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Tamarind Brown Metallic	Obsidian Black	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Waitomo Blue Metallic	Sodalite Blue	Carbon Black Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic	Selenite Silver	Dravit Grey Metallic
Samurai Gray Metallic	High-tech Silver	Mineral White Metallic
Satellite Silver Metallic	Polar White
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Vicuna Beige Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.9Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.7Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

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Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

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Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

AudiQ8

Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

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Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

Q8 vs GLS vs X7 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7?

Audi Q8 price is Rs. 1.17 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Audi Q8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q8 compared to GLS and X7?

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 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the xDrive40i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of X7 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7

Length (mm)	4995	5209	5181
Width (mm)	1995	2157	2000
Height (mm)	1705	1823	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3135	3105
Kerb Weight (kg)		2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	6
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	605	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	90	83

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000