Audi SQ8 vs BMW X6 M60i (2026)
Audi SQ8 (₹1.78 Crore) and BMW X6 M60i (₹1.78 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.18 Lakh of each other).
- The BMW X6 M60i is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 500 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi SQ8 in short
The SQ8 arrived in India in March 2026 as a fully-imported performance flagship: a 507 PS 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in the Q8's coupe-SUV body, monospec at ₹1.777 crore. It slots between the standard Q8 (₹1.131 crore) and the wilder RS Q8 (₹2.338 crore), and lands within ₹20,000 of the BMW X6 M60i — the most directly matched pair of rivals in Indian luxury pricing.
Full SQ8 prices & variants →BMW X6 M60i in short
The X6 returned to India in June 2026 in a single V8-only specification: the M60i xDrive at ₹1.779 crore, packing a 530 PS 4.4L twin-turbo V8. The original 'Sports Activity Coupe' now exists here purely as a performance statement — there is no six-cylinder entry variant this time. Its coupe-SUV rivals are the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé (₹1.52 crore) and Audi's SQ8 (₹1.777 crore), which matches it almost to the lakh.
Full X6 M60i prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: SQ8 or X6 M60i?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.18 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
SQ8 vs X6 M60i — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi SQ8 — not yet tested; BMW X6 M60i — not yet tested.
Should I buy the SQ8 or the X6 M60i?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.18 Lakh of each other). The BMW X6 M60i is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 500 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.