BMW X7 vs BMW XM vs Audi RS Q8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X7, BMW XM and Audi RS Q8. The BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore, BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore and Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore. The BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), BMW XM is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Audi RS Q8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl, XM provides the mileage of 61.9 kmpl and RS Q8 provides the mileage of 8 kmpl.

X7 vs XM vs RS Q8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X7	XM	RS Q8
Price	Rs. 1.30 Crore	Rs. 2.60 Crore	Rs. 2.22 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	4395 cc	3996 cc
Power	375 bhp	644 bhp	591 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Rs. 2.60 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.22 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		249	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.8	4.3	3.8
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		S68 Twin- turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	12 bhp, 200 Nm	194 bhp @ 7000 rpm, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.29View Mileage Details	61.9View Mileage Details	8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	937	4271	680
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo
Battery		25.7 kWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Electric	Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.25	6.15
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	285 / 45 R21		295 / 35 R23
Rear Tyres	285 / 45 R21		295 / 35 R23

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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five 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, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common 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 - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 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, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	16 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, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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 + Alcantara	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect	Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Piano Black	Silver
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
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	Body Coloured	Dark Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9	14.9	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	20	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			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic	Waitomo Blue Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic	M Carbon Black metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Dravit Grey Metallic	M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Mineral White Metallic	Cape York Green metallic	Nardo Gray
	Dravit Grey metallic	Matador Red Metallic
	M Toronto Red metallic	Dragon Orange Metallic
	Mineral White metallic	Glacier White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

9 Ratings

4.6/5

16 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.6Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.9Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

Best Every day using sports car

Best car money can buy I driven it about 80 km Hybrid mode is amazing in that mode it gave mileage about 60 km per ltr With v8 engine it gave mileage about 8km per ltr The interior is so sporty and luxury The best feature is the roof.

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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.

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

AudiQ8

Rs. 1.17 Crore onwards

X7 vs XM vs RS Q8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X7, BMW XM and Audi RS Q8?

BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore, BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore and Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore. Hence BMW X7 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X7, XM and RS Q8 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive40i M Sport variant, mileage of X7 is 11.29kmpl, for the Plug-in Hybrid variant, mileage of XM is 61.9kmpl and for the 4.0L TFSI variant, mileage of RS Q8 is 8kmpl. Thus making XM the most fuel efficient as compared to X7 and RS Q8

Q: How is the performance of X7 compared to XM and RS Q8?

For the xDrive40i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of X7 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the Plug-in Hybrid variant, 4395 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of XM produces 644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm of power and 800 Nm @ 1600-5000 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 X7 vs BMW XM vs Audi RS Q8

Length (mm)	5181	5110	5012
Width (mm)	2000	2210	1998
Height (mm)	1835	1755	1751
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	3105	2998
Kerb Weight (kg)			2390

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	6	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			605
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	83	69	85

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	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
Alexa Compatibility

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

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	6
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	100000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	Unlimited