BMW XM vs Audi RS Q8 vs BMW M8

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW XM, Audi RS Q8 and BMW M8. The BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore, Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. The BMW XM is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol), Audi RS Q8 is available in 3996 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. XM provides the mileage of 61.9 kmpl, RS Q8 provides the mileage of 8 kmpl and M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl.

XM vs RS Q8 vs M8 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XM	RS Q8	M8
Price	Rs. 2.60 Crore	Rs. 2.22 Crore	Rs. 2.44 Crore
Engine Capacity	4395 cc	3996 cc	4395 cc
Power	483 bhp	591 bhp	617 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Rs. 2.60 Crore

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Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

Rs. 2.22 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.44 Crore

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BMW XM

Plug-in Hybrid

Audi RS Q8

4.0L TFSI

BMW M8

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	249	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.3	3.8	3.2
Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 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	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	483 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	194 bhp @ 7000 rpm, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	61.9View Mileage Details	8View Mileage Details	8.77View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	4271	680	596
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, 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	25.7 kWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel	Electric	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	5110	5012	4867
Width (mm)	2210	1998	1907
Height (mm)	1755	1751	1362
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2998	2827
Ground Clearance (mm)	220		130
Kerb Weight (kg)	2785	2390	1960

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
527 605 420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
69 85 68

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Four Wheel Steering
Front Suspension	Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.25	6.15	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 / 45 R21	295 / 35 R23	275 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	295 / 35 R23	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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist	Optional
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front 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

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote with Boot Opener Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, 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 - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree 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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics

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

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	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)	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee	Black	Silverstone / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Piano Black	Silver	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	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
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Dark Chrome	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		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	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9	10.1	10.25
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	20	6+	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		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Brochure

Colours

Black Sapphire metallic	Waitomo Blue Metallic	Isle of Man Green metallic
M Carbon Black metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic	Tanzanite Blue metallic
M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
Cape York Green metallic	Nardo Gray	Marina Bay Blue metallic
Dravit Grey metallic	Matador Red Metallic	Dravit Grey metallic
M Toronto Red metallic	Dragon Orange Metallic	Daytona Beach Blue
Mineral White metallic	Glacier White Metallic	Aventurine Red metallic
		Skyscraper Grey metallic
		Brooklyn Grey metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

12 Ratings

4.7/5

15 Ratings

4.8/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance	5.0Performance
	4.8Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.2Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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.

Audi RS Q8 4.0L TFSI review

Bring the new built in color theme in this car that one should be able to change the exterior every day and change all the stuff like round handles, dash board, bring some new ideas every car is built by the same old stuff bring some change.

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.

More Expert Reviews on XM, RS Q8 and M8

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.

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XM vs RS Q8 vs M8 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW XM, Audi RS Q8 and BMW M8?

BMW XM price is Rs. 2.60 Crore, Audi RS Q8 price is Rs. 2.22 Crore and BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore. Hence Audi RS Q8 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between XM, RS Q8 and M8 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Plug-in Hybrid variant, mileage of XM is 61.9kmpl, for the 4.0L TFSI variant, mileage of RS Q8 is 8kmpl and for the Coupe variant, mileage of M8 is 8.77kmpl. Thus making XM the most fuel efficient as compared to RS Q8 and M8

Q: How is the performance of XM compared to RS Q8 and M8?

For the Plug-in Hybrid variant, 4395 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of XM produces 483 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm of power and 650 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. 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 XM vs Audi RS Q8 vs BMW M8

Doors (Doors)	5	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	527	605	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	69	85	68

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

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

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