Audi Q8 vs BMW X5 (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) and BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.20 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 605 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q8 or X5?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.20 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs X5 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; BMW X5 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the X5?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.20 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 605 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.