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Audi A8 L vs BMW X7 Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Audi A8 L starts at ₹1.34 Cr and the BMW X7 at ₹1.26 Cr, a difference of ₹8.19 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹9.09 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

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Audi A8 L

Audi A8 L

₹1.34 Cr - ₹1.63 Cr

BMW X7

BMW X7

₹1.26 Cr - ₹1.39 Cr

Audi A8 L vs BMW X7

Specifications

Parameter
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Price
₹1.34 Cr - ₹1.63 Cr
₹1.26 Cr - ₹1.39 Cr
Body Type
Sedan
SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel/Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Engine
55 TFSI quattro tiptronic
3.0 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel
Engine Displacement
2995 cc
2993-2998 cc
Torque
-
-
Power
335.25bhp@5000-6400rpm
335.25 - 375.48 bhp
Mileage
10.8 kmpl
11.29 kmpl to 14.31 kmpl
Safety Rating
-
-
Seating Capacity
4 Seats
6 Seats
Length
-
-
Width
-
-
Ground Clearance
124 mm
220 mm
Boot Space
-
300 Litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres
80 Litres
L Price
13400000
12581000
H Price
16300000
13860000

Safety

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-Theft Alarm
No. of Airbags
8
9
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Side Airbag-Rear
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
—
Seat Belt Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Engine Immobilizer
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-Theft Device
Speed Alert
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Blind Spot Camera
—
Hill Descent Control
—
Hill Assist
—

Exterior

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Adjustable Headlamps
—
Fog Lights - Front
Rain Sensing Wiper
Rear Window Defogger
Alloy Wheels
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Integrated Antenna
Chrome Grille
—
Chrome Garnish
—
Dual Tone Body Colour
Optional
—
Cornering Headlamps
—
Automatic Headlamps
—
Trunk Opener
Smart
—
Heated Wing Mirror
Sun Roof
Tyre Size
255/45 R19
285/45 R21
LED DRLs
LED Headlamps
LED Taillights
LED Fog Lamps
Fog Lights - Rear
—
Rear Window Wiper
—
Rear Window Washer
—
Projector Headlamps
—
Roof Rails
—
Additional Features
—
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss

Interior

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Tachometer
—
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
—
Leather Seats
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather wrap gear-shift selector
—
Glove Box
—
Digital Clock
—
Outside Temperature Display
—
Digital Odometer
—
Driving Experience Control Eco
—
Dual Tone Dashboard
—
Additional Features
—
"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50

ADAS Feature

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Blind Spot Monitor
—

Fuel & Performance

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres
—
Petrol Highway Mileage
10.8 kmpl
—
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed
250 kmph
245 kmph
Diesel Mileage ARAI
—
14.31 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Power Steering
Power Boot
—
Air Conditioner
—
Heater
Adjustable Steering
—
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
—
Ventilated Seats
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Automatic Climate Control
Air Quality Control
—
Remote Trunk Opener
—
Low Fuel Warning Light
—
Accessory Power Outlet
Trunk Light
—
Vanity Mirror
—
Rear Reading Lamp
—
Rear Seat Headrest
—
Adjustable Headrest
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
—
Rear AC Vents
Lumbar Support
Active noise cancellation
—
Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
—
Find My Car location
—
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
—
Smart Key Band
—
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
Cooled Glovebox
Voice Commands
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Hands-Free Tailgate
Gear Shift Indicator
Rear Curtain
Luggage Hook & Net
—
Automatic Headlamps
—
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Smart Access Card Entry
—
Drive Modes
—
4
Additional Features
—
Servotronic Steering Assist,Comfort Access System,Soft Close function for doors,Automatic air conditioning with 5 zone control, with individualised climate control for front driver and passenger, rear left and right passengers including two additional air vents in the B pillars and 3rd row passengers,2 cupholders in centre armrest in rear/rear end of centre console for 2nd seat row and integrated in armrest for 3rd seat row,Comfort cushion made of alcantara for 2nd row outer seats,6 Seater 2comfort seats with armrest for passengers in the 2nd seat row,Wireless Smartphone Integration,Fully Remote Parking via smartphone,Automatic Start Stop function,Adaptive air flap control,Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50

Dimensions & Capacity

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Length
5320 mm
5181 mm
Width
2130 mm
2218 mm
Height
1488 mm
1835 mm
Boot Space
565 Litres
300 Litres
Seating Capacity
4
6
Wheel Base
2651 mm
2651 mm
Kerb Weight
2480 kg
2525 kg
Gross Weight
2950 kg
—
No. of Doors
5
—
Rear Tread
—
1703 mm

Engine & Transmission

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Engine Type
55 TFSI quattro tiptronic
3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel
Displacement
2995 cc
2993 cc
Max Power
335.25bhp@5000-6400rpm
335.25bhp@4400rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1370-4500rpm
700Nm@1750-2250rpm
No. of Cylinders
6
6
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
Direct injection
—
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed tiptronic AT
8-Speed
Drive Type
AWD
4WD

Entertainment & Communication

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Audio System Remote Control
—
USB & Auxiliary input
Bluetooth Connectivity
Usb Ports
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Radio
—
Integrated 2DIN Audio
—
Wi-Fi Connectivity
—
Touchscreen
—
Touchscreen Size
—
14.9
Connectivity
—
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
—
Apple CarPlay
—
No. of Speakers
—
16
Additional Features
—
BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

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Feature
Audi A8 L
BMW X7
Front Suspension
Air suspension
—
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
—
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
—
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
—
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9
Braking (100-0kmph)
40.80 s
—
0-100kmph
5.7 s
5.9
0-100Kmph (Tested)
6.05 s
—
City driveability (20-80kmph)
4.48 s
—
Braking (80-0 kmph)
25.54 s
—

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Audi A8 L vs BMW X7 Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Audi A8 L starts at ₹1.34 Cr and the BMW X7 at ₹1.26 Cr, a difference of ₹8.19 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹9.09 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Engine and performance: The Audi A8 L uses a 2,995cc Petrol making 335.25bhp@5000-6400rpm and listed torque with Automatic. The BMW X7 uses a 2,993cc Diesel/Petrol making 335.25 - 375.48 bhp and listed torque with Automatic.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The Audi A8 L number is for the Petrol Automatic and the BMW X7 number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

What one gives that the other does not: The Audi A8 L adds Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Adjustable Headlamps, Chrome Grille, Chrome Garnish and Dual Tone Body Colour. The BMW X7 adds Blind Spot Camera, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist, Fog Lights - Rear and Rear Window Wiper. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the BMW X7 if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹8.19 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Audi A8 L if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Audi A8 L offers Day & Night Rear View Mirror.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Audi A8 L vs BMW X7 FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+
BMW X7 is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.
What is the price difference between Audi A8 L vs BMW X7?+
The ex-showroom price difference between Audi A8 L and BMW X7 is ₹8.19 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹9.09 L.
Audi A8 L vs BMW X7, which has better mileage?+
These figures are not like for like. The Audi A8 L number is for the Petrol Automatic and the BMW X7 number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.
Audi A8 L vs BMW X7, which car has the better safety rating?+
Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.
Which car holds its value best, Audi A8 L vs BMW X7?+
Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.
Which is better for highway driving?+
For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.