Audi Q8 vs BMW X7 (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) and BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.60 Lakh lower than the BMW X7.
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 X7 in short
The X7 is BMW's full-size three-row flagship SUV, priced ₹1.307–1.371 crore in India across three variants — the seven-seat xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence, the xDrive40i M Sport petrol, and the six-seat xDrive40d M Sport with captain's chairs. All run 3.0L six-cylinder engines with xDrive. It squares up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which counters with local assembly and a lower price.
Full X7 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q8 or X7?
The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.60 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs X7 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; BMW X7 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the X7?
The Audi Q8 is more affordable — it starts ₹17.60 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.