BMW 5 Series vs Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Audi A8 L [2014-2018]. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] price is Rs. 1.16 Crore. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] is available in 4163 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and A8 L [2014-2018] provides the mileage of 10.3 kmpl.

5 Series vs A8 L [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	A8 L [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 1.16 Crore
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	4163 cc
Power	255 bhp	367 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

4.2 FSI quattro

Rs. 1.16 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

4.2 FSI quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	4163 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type		V8 petrol engine with direct fuel injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	367 bhp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	445 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	10.3View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension		adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
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

Air Purifier
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, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	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 Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Brilliant Black
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Havana Black
		Oolong Grey
		Emerald Black
		Havanna Black
		Night Bule
		Oolong Grey Metallic
		Moonlight blue Metallic
		Phantom Black
		Argus Brown Metallic
		Impala Beige
		Monsoon Grey Metallic
		Floret Silver
		Cuvée Silver Metallic
		Glacier white Metallic
		Glacier White
		Ibis White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

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BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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It's was really a very good experience it's one of the best car ever seen I have great desire to purchase the car like Audi and riding experience was absolutely owsme so I would personally recommend u to go through once

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5 Series vs A8 L [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Audi A8 L [2014-2018]?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] price is Rs. 1.16 Crore. Hence BMW 5 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and A8 L [2014-2018] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the 4.2 FSI quattro variant, mileage of A8 L [2014-2018] is 10.3kmpl. Thus making 5 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to A8 L [2014-2018]

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to A8 L [2014-2018]?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 4.2 FSI quattro variant, 4163 cc Petrol engine of A8 L [2014-2018] produces 367 bhp @ 6800 rpm of power and 445 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	5165	5267
Width (mm)	2156	1949
Height (mm)	1518	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	3122
Kerb Weight (kg)		1960

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

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