Audi A8 vs BMW M Series Comparison
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Audi A8 vs BMW M Series
Should you buy Audi A8 or BMW M Series? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A8 price starts at Rs 1.56 Cr ex-showroom for 55 TFSI (Petrol) and BMW M Series price starts Rs 1.54 Cr ex-showroom for M5 Competition (Petrol). A8 has 2995 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while M Series has 4395 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A8 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the M Series has a mileage of 9.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.1,79,76,350* | Rs.1,78,23,362* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 2995 | 4395 |
| Available Colors | Glacier white MetallicTeak Brown MetallicDaytona Gray PearlescentMoonlight Blue MetallicBrilliant Black+6 More | Arctic Grey MetallicDark Silver MetallicCashmere SilverBrilliant White MetallicAzurite Black Metallic+13 More |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 335.2@5000–6400 | 616.87bhp@6000rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | No | 9.8 kmpl |
| User Rating | ||
| Boot Space (Litres) | No | 530 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72Litres | 68Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Offers & Discount | No | No |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.3,42,152 | Rs.3,39,255 |
| Insurance | Rs.6,30,598 A8 Insurance | Rs.6,25,462 M Series Insurance |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Power Boot | Yes | - |
| Automatic Climate Control | 4 Zone | 4 Zone |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Trunk Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener | - | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Trunk Light | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Horn & Light Control | Yes | - |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Yes | - |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Front | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Front | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats Rear | Yes | No |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | - |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes | Yes |
| Find My Car Location | Yes | - |
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | Yes | - |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | No |
| Smart Access Card Entry | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | No |
| Bottle Holder | - | Front & Rear Door |
| Voice Control | Yes | No |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | - | Yes |
| USB Charger | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | - | No |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes | With Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free Tailgate | Yes | - |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Curtain | - | Yes |
| Luggage Hook And Net | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Saver | - | No |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | - | M Sports Exhaust System
User configured M1 and M2 Set Ups Enable Drivers To save Individual Driving Dynamics Settings Door to Door Navigation Cooling and auxiliary Ventilation Function Launch Control Steering and Suspension modes (COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+) BMW Gesture Control BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite Active Headrests Front Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold Function |
| Massage Seats | Front & Rear | Front |
| Memory Function Seats | Front & Rear | Front |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | All | Driver's Window |
| Autonomous Parking | Semi | No |
| Drive Modes | - | 3 |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti Lock Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| No Of Airbags | 8 | 7 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Front | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbag Rear | Yes | No |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Xenon Headlamps | - | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | - | No |
| Rear Seat Belts | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Front Impact Beams | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Clutch Lock | Yes | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Eletronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Advance Safety Features | - | Dynamic Stability Control,Parking Assistant Plus ,Driving Assistant Plus,BMW Night Vision With Person Recognition,Dynamic Safety,Real Time Traffic Information |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Rear Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | Driver's Window | - |
| Speed Alert | Yes | - |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Knee Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | Yes |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Watch Camera | No | - |
| Geo Fence Alert | Yes | - |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | No |
| Hill Assist | Yes | No |
| Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| 360 View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Entertainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cd Player | No | Yes |
| Cd Changer | No | No |
| Dvd Player | No | Yes |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | No |
| Mirror Link | No | - |
| Speakers Front | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated2DINAudio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging | Yes | - |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen Size | 10.1 | 12.3inch |
| Connectivity | ,Android Auto, | ,Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Yes | - |
| Apple Car Play | Yes | - |
| Internal Storage | - | Yes |
| Number Of Speaker | 23 | 16 |
| Rear Entertainment System | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | - | Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with Two Diamond Tweeters
BMW Apps Harman Kardon Surround Sound system Wireless charging with extended functionality Improved Hands-Free Capability For passenger With a ond Microphone 2 x USB Connections In Centre Console |
| Interior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery | - | No |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Cigarette Lighter | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | Front | Front |
| Driving Experience Control Eco | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Table In The Rear | - | No |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | No |
| Dual Tone Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp | - |
| Additional Features | Power adjustable front seats with driver memory,4 way Lumbar support for front seats,Electric sunshades for the rear side and both for the rear window,Auto-diing interior rearview mirror with a frameless design,Valcona leather interior upholstery | LED Blue Interior Lights
M Sound Control Buttons BMW Individual Interior Trim in Plum Brown High Gloss With Pearl Chrome Finisher Speedometer Smartphone Holder Within The Centre Console Interior Rear-View Mirror With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function Mood Lights Floor Mats In Velour Illuminated M5 Badge On Door Sills At The Front and Rear M Specific Multifunction Instrument Display with 31.2 cm (12.3”) screen M Sound Control New M Gear Selector M Multifunction seats for driver and front passenger - Electric adjustment of the upper backrest, backrest width, and thigh rest Comfort Headrests With Electric Adjustment For Height Rear Headrest Unit Mechanically Foldable Illuminated M5 logo In The Headrest Park Distance Control (PDC) Front and Rear BMW Individual Interior Trim Finishers Piano Finish Black BMW Individual Fine-Wood Trim Sen Light Brown Interior Trim Finishers Aluminium Carbon Structure Dark With Highlight Trim Finisher Chrome Dark With Highlight Trim Finisher Pearl Chrome |
| Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | No |
| Fog Lights Rear | Yes | No |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror | - | No |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes | No |
| Rear Window Washer | Yes | No |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Covers | - | No |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Power Antenna | - | No |
| Tinted Glass | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Removable Or Convertible Top | - | No |
| Roof Carrier | - | No |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes |
| Moon Roof | - | Yes |
| Side Stepper | - | No |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | No |
| Chrome Garnish | Yes | No |
| Smoke Headlamps | - | No |
| Halogen Headlamps | - | No |
| Cornering Headlamps | Yes | - |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | - |
| Roof Rail | - | No |
| Lighting | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps | LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights) |
| Trunk Opener | Smart | Smart |
| LED DRLs | Yes | - |
| LED Headlights | Yes | - |
| LED Taillights | Yes | - |
| LED Fog Lamps | Yes | - |
| Additional Features | HD Matrix LED headlamps with dynamic light design and dynamic turn signal,Exterior mirror housing in body color,Adaptive windshield wipers with integrated washer nozzles, | "Chrome Twin Exhaust Tailpipes and Side Grills
Carbon Fibre Roof High Gloss Shadowline Exterior Trim B Pillars Rear Window Guide Rails, Mirror Frame and Base Side Grill Rear Bumper |
| Tyre Size | - | 275/35R20-275/35 R20 |
| Tyre Type | - | Run-Flat |
| Wheel Size | - | - |
| Alloy Wheel Size | - | 20 |
| Fuel & Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage (City) | No | No |
| Mileage (ARAI) | No | 9.8 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 72 | 68 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | BS VI |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | No | 250-305 |
| Drag Coefficient | No | No |
| Engine and Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V6 petrol engine | V-Type Petrol Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 2995 | 4395 |
| Fast Charging | No | - |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 335.2@5000–6400 | 616.87bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 500nm@1370–4500 | 750Nm@1800-5860rpm |
| No Of Cylinder | 4 | 8 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | - | DOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | TFSI | Direct Injection |
| Bore X Stroke (mm) | - | 88.3 X 89 |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10:1 |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Super Charger | - | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 8-speed | 8 Speed |
| Mild Hybrid | Yes | - |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Clutch Type | No | No |
| Warranty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Date | No | No |
| Warranty Time | No | No |
| Warranty Distance | No | No |
| Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 5302 | 4966 |
| Width (mm) | 1945 | 1903 |
| Height (mm) | 1485 | 1473 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) | - | 121 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 3127 | 2982 |
| Front Tread (mm) | - | 1626 |
| Rear Tread (mm) | - | 1594 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 2030 | 1930 |
| Grossweight (kg) | 2755 | 1950 |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 995 | 977 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | 1051 | 1034 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | - | 530 |
| No. of Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension, Steering & Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Air Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Air Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Air Springs With Continuous Damping | - |
| Steering Type | Electric | Power |
| Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic | Electrically Adjustable |
| Steering Gear Type | - | Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | - | 6.3 meters |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | 250-305 |
| Acceleration (Seconds) | 5.7 | 3.4 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI | BS VI |
| Tyre Size | - | 275/35R20-275/35 R20 |
| Tyre Type | - | Run-Flat |
| Alloy Wheel Size | - | 20 |
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