Audi Q7 vs Audi Q8 (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹25.93 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or Q8?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹25.93 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs Q8 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Audi Q8 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the Q8?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹25.93 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.