BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 L vs Audi e-tron Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 L and Audi e-tron Sportback. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). 7 Series provides the mileage of 12.61 kmpl.

7 Series vs A8 L vs e-tron Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	A8 L	e-tron Sportback
Price	Rs. 1.82 Crore	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2995 cc	-
Power	375 bhp	344 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs. 1.82 Crore

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi e-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Audi e-tron Sportback

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Specifications
Features
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250	200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4	5.7	5.7
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	Dual Asynchronous Motors
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	@ 17 rpm, 200 Nm		402 bhp, 664 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.61View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			484
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Battery		48 Volt	95 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			2 3 Phase AC Induction Motor Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Predictive Active Air Suspension	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Rear Suspension		Predictive Active Air Suspension	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.45	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R19	255 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R20	255 / 45 R19	255 / 50 R20

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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	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
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)			Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)			Optional
High-beam Assist			Optional
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front 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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, 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	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15		30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Aluminium
Soft-close Door			Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9		10.1
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	44	23	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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	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	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Full
Split Rear Seat			40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	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	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Galaxy Blue Metallic
Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Vesuvius Grey	Plasma Blue Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic	District Green Metallic	Typhoon Gray Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic	Terra Grey Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic	Glacier White Metallic
	Glacier White	Catalunya Red Metallic
	Glacier White	Siam Beige Metallic

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Audi e-tron Sportback First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali26 May 2022

The low-slung e-tron Sportback costs just Rs 2 lakh over the standard e-tron and in return gets you styling that’s more akin to an exotic car. What about the rest though? Is it just as impressive as the regular e-tron? Let’s find out.

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BMWM5

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Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

BMW7 Series

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BMW7 Series

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Rs. 1.77 Crore onwards

BMWX7

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A8 L comparison with similar cars

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Audie-tron Sportback

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AudiA8 L

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AudiQ8 e-tron

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AudiA8 L

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AudiRS Q8

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AudiA8 L

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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e-tron Sportback comparison with similar cars

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Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 e-tron

Rs. 1.15 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

AudiRS5

Rs. 1.13 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

Rs. 1.19 Crore onwards

Audie-tron GT

Rs. 1.72 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiQ8 Sportback e-tron

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AudiQ8

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7 Series vs A8 L vs e-tron Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 L and Audi e-tron Sportback?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and Audi e-tron Sportback price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. Hence Audi e-tron Sportback is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare 7 Series, A8 L and e-tron Sportback, 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 7 Series, A8 L and e-tron Sportback comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 L vs Audi e-tron Sportback

Length (mm)	5391	5320	5014
Width (mm)	1950	1945	1976
Height (mm)	1544	1488	1686
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3128	2928
Kerb Weight (kg)			2595

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505	615
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		72

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
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
Remote Parking with Key

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited