BMW X3 vs Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Audi A8 L [2014-2018]. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] price is Rs. 1.16 Crore. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] is available in 4163 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl and A8 L [2014-2018] provides the mileage of 10.3 kmpl.

X3 vs A8 L [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	A8 L [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 1.16 Crore
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	4163 cc
Power	188 bhp	367 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 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 X3

xDrive20d xLine

Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

4.2 FSI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.9
Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4163 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	B47 Turbocharged I4	V8 petrol engine with direct fuel injection
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	367 bhp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	445 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.55View Mileage Details	10.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1125
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		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

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire	Brilliant Black
	Phytonic Blue	Havana Black
	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Oolong Grey
	Mineral White	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

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X3 vs A8 L [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Audi A8 L [2014-2018]?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2014-2018] price is Rs. 1.16 Crore. Hence BMW X3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and A8 L [2014-2018] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl and for the 4.2 FSI quattro variant, mileage of A8 L [2014-2018] is 10.3kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to A8 L [2014-2018]

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to A8 L [2014-2018]?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 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 X3 vs Audi A8 L [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4708	5267
Width (mm)	1891	1949
Height (mm)	1676	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	3122
Kerb Weight (kg)		1960

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	90

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

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)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited