BMW M4 vs Audi A8 L vs BMW M8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M4, Audi A8 L and BMW M8. The BMW M4 price is Rs. 1.53 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. The BMW M4 is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M4 provides the mileage of 10 kmpl and M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl.

M4 vs A8 L vs M8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M4	A8 L	M8
Price	Rs. 1.53 Crore	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 2.44 Crore
Engine Capacity	2993 cc	2995 cc	4395 cc
Power	523 bhp	344 bhp	617 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW M4

Competition

Rs. 1.53 Crore

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

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BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.44 Crore

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BMW M4

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

BMW M8

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.5	5.7	3.2
Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523 bhp @ 6250 rpm	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 2750 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10View Mileage Details		8.77View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	590		596
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery		48 Volt
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	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	275 / 35 R19	255 / 45 R19	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	285 / 30 R20	255 / 45 R19	285 / 35 R20

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
Lane Departure Warning	Optional		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Optional		Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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, Common Fan Speed Control	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 - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 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)	16 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, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 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, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)	16 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, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	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	Silverstone / Black, Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		50:50 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	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All	All	Front
One Touch Up	All	All	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			6
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	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25		10.25
Gesture Control	Optional
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	23	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
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Isle of Man Green Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Isle of Man Green metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic	Tanzanite Blue metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic	Vesuvius Grey	Marina Bay Blue metallic
Dravit Gey Metallic	District Green Metallic	Dravit Grey metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Terra Grey Metallic	Daytona Beach Blue
Aventurine Red Metallic	Floret Silver Metallic	Aventurine Red metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Glacier White	Skyscraper Grey metallic
Toronto Red Metallic		Brooklyn Grey metallic
Sao Paulo Yellow Metallic		Brooklyn Grey metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

19 Ratings

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	5.0Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Beauty with speed

BMW M4 competition is smooth to drive and feels very comfortable to ride. BBT allows me to drive it once and my experience with this car is unforgettable. The only issue I face is that this car is not made for Indian roads, as it is meant to be driven endlessly, but this is not possible in Indian day-to-day roads.

Best car i have ever seen

Best car i have ever seen I love this car Driving experience was very good The look of the car is very good And the performance is next level But the service of this car is most expensive

Gorgeous

Best Car I don't have money to buy one else I would have but worth it though its comfort is slightly not good slightly else best revs automatic transmission so smooth definitely worth it.

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M4 vs A8 L vs M8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M4, Audi A8 L and BMW M8?

BMW M4 price is Rs. 1.53 Crore, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. Hence Audi A8 L is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M4 compared to A8 L and M8?

For the Competition variant, 2993 cc Petrol engine of M4 produces 523 bhp @ 6250 rpm of power and 650 Nm @ 2750 rpm of torque. For the Celebration Edition variant, 2995 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of A8 L produces 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque. For the Coupe variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M8 produces 617 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm of torque.

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BMW M4 vs Audi A8 L vs BMW M8

Length (mm)	4794	5320	4867
Width (mm)	1887	1945	1907
Height (mm)	1393	1488	1362
Wheelbase (mm)	2857	3128	2827
Ground Clearance (mm)	120		130

Doors (Doors)	2	4	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	72	68

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

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

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