BMW X5 Vs Audi A8 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 74.9 Lakh

₹ 1.56 Crore

Overview

BMW X5 Vs Audi A8 Comparison: Which car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the X5 Vs A8 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

X5 Vs A8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Audi A8 starts at ₹ 1.56 Crore. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the BMW X5 starts at ₹ 84.4 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the BMW X5 costs ₹ 74.9 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of BMW X5 comes with a price tag of ₹ 82.9 Lakh.

Key Features	BMW X5	Audi A8
Price	₹ 74.9 Lakh	₹ 1.56 Crore
Mileage	13.38 Kmpl	12.00 Kmpl
Power	265 bhp	335 bhp
Engine	2993 CC	2995 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

X5 Vs A8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi A8 base Petrol engine returns 12 Kmpl. The BMW X5 base Petrol returns 11 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

X5 Vs A8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi A8 gets 335 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW X5 comes in 340 bhp Petrol engine and 265 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Diesel Engine	V6 Petrol Engine With Direct Fuel Injection And Turbocharging, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
Displacement (CC)	2993 CC	2995 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	6
Power	265 bhp@4000 rpm	335 bhp@5000-6400 rpm
Torque	620 Nm@1500-2500 rpm	500 Nm@1370-4500 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	EU6
Emission	N/A	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4922 mm	5302 mm
Width	2004 mm	2130 mm
Height	1745 mm	1485 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm	3128 mm
Ground Clearance	209 mm	N/A
Boot Space	650 L	1049 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	2030 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	2755 Kg
Front Track	1666 mm	1644 mm
Rear Track	1686 mm	1633 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	6.40 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	Dual-Clutch
Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension		N/A
Adaptive Suspension		N/A
Cruise Control with braking function		N/A
Integrated Brake System		N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Front Tyre Size	265/50 R19	255/45 R19
Rear Tyre Size	265/50 R19	255/45 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Electronically Controlled Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	13.38 Kmpl	12.00 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	85.0	72.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanical Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.9 seconds	5.7 seconds
Max Speed	230	250

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Anti-Theft Alarm System	-
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)	-
Comfort key with sensor-controlled luggage compartment release without SAFELOCK	-
Curtain Airbags at Front and Rear	-
EDS (Electronic Differential Lock)	-
Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function	-
HBA (Hill Brake Assist	-
Heated ORVM	-
HHC (Hill Hold Control)	-
MKB (Multi Collision Brake)	-
My Audi connected App	-
Prefill (Hydraulic braking system readiness)	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	4-Zone Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather 'Dakota'	Valcona Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view		-
Telephony with wireless charging and extended functionality		-
Adaptive air suspension	-
Air Quality Package	-
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror	-
DRL's (Day Time Running Lamps)	-
Front Passenger Seat with Programmable Memory Functions	-
Glove Box	-
Head-Up Display	-
Luggage Compartment Lid, Electrically Opening and Closing	-
Panoramic Electric Sunroof with Bounce-Back System	-
Panoramic Glass Sunroof	-
Power Foldable And Power Adjustable OVRMSs	-
Power Latching for the Doors	-
Rear Seat Remote	-
Sport Seats with Integrated Headrests	-
Tailpipes	-
Windshield with Heat-Insulating Glass	-

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	Matrix LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
LED Daytime Running Lamp	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
4-zone Climate Control System	-
Audi Virtual Cockpit	-

Entertainment

Music System	12.3 Inch Infotainment System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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