Audi Q7 vs BMW X3 (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.97 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7.
- 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 →BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or X3?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.97 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs X3 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; BMW X3 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the X3?
The BMW X3 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.97 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. 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.