BMW 7 Series vs Audi RS Q8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series and Audi RS Q8. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi RS Q8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 7 Series provides the mileage of 12.61 kmpl and RS Q8 provides the mileage of 8 kmpl.

7 Series vs RS Q8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	RS Q8
Price	Rs. 1.82 Crore	Rs. 2.22 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	3996 cc
Power	375 bhp	591 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs. 1.82 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.22 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

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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)	5.4	3.8
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	@ 17 rpm, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.61View Mileage Details	8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		680
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension		Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	295 / 35 R23
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R20	295 / 35 R23

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	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)	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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	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
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Mobile App Features

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)	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 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)	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 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)	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	Individual	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	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	Silver
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	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	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
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	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		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	Waitomo Blue Metallic
	Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
	Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Nardo Gray
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Matador Red Metallic
	Oxide Grey Metallic	Dragon Orange Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Glacier White Metallic

More Expert Reviews on 7 Series and RS Q8

Audi RS Q8 First Drive Review

By Vikrant Singh04 Sep 2020

No, this is not an Audi Q8 in gothic makeup and a pair of heels too high. This is the genuine item that’s underlined by – too much power, too much torque, too much money, and too much fun! This is the Audi RS Q8.

RS Q8 comparison with similar cars

7 Series vs RS Q8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series and Audi RS Q8?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore. Hence BMW 7 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 7 Series and RS Q8 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 740i M Sport variant, mileage of 7 Series is 12.61kmpl and for the 4.0L TFSI variant, mileage of RS Q8 is 8kmpl. Thus making 7 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to RS Q8

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to RS Q8?

For the 740i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 375 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850 rpm of torque. For the 4.0L TFSI variant, 3996 cc Petrol engine of RS Q8 produces 591 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 7 Series vs Audi RS Q8

Length (mm)	5391	5012
Width (mm)	1950	1998
Height (mm)	1544	1751
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	2998
Kerb Weight (kg)		2390

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
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
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Optional
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

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