BMW Z4 vs Audi Q8

Should you buy BMW Z4 or Audi Q8? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW Z4 price starts at Rs 92.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M40i (Petrol) and Audi Q8 price starts Rs 1.17 Cr ex-showroom for Quattro (Petrol). Z4 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Q8 has 2995 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Z4 has a mileage of 8.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Q8 has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Z4 Vs Q8

Key Highlights	BMW Z4	Audi Q8
On Road Price	Rs.1,12,73,649^*	Rs.1,35,23,682^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2995
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Rs97.90 Lakh^*
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Rs1.17 Cr^*
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BMW Z4
M40i Pure Impulse
97.90 Lakh^*
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Quattro
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2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE
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Basic Information	M40i Pure Impulse	Quattro	2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,12,73,649^*	Rs.1,35,23,682^*	Rs.1,19,62,786^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,14,589/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,57,416/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,27,704/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,06,749	Rs.4,82,292	Rs.4,29,886
User Rating	4.4 Based on 105 Reviews	4.7 Based on 4 Reviews	4.5 Based on 273 Reviews
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Basic Information

M40i Pure Impulse

Quattro

2.0 110 X-Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,12,73,649^*

Rs.1,35,23,682^*

Rs.1,19,62,786^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,14,589/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,57,416/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,27,704/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,06,749

Rs.4,82,292

Rs.4,29,886

User Rating

4.4

Based on 105 Reviews

4.7

Based on 4 Reviews

4.5

Based on 273 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder	V6	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	2995	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5000-6500rpm	335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1600-4500rpm	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	400nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	-	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	-	-
Super Charger	No	-	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	8-speed	8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Drive Type	RWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

2995

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5000-6500rpm

335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10	11.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52	-	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electronic
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.5	-	12.84
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	5.6 s	8.1 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	45.53
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	-	-
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	-	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	-	9.48
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	28.66
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	21	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	21	20
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4324	4995	5018
Width (mm)	1864	1995	2105
Height (mm)	1304	1705	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	114	-	291
Wheel Base (mm)	2740	2995	3022
Rear Tread (mm)	1616	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1610	-	2378
Grossweight (kg)	1860	-	3200
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	499
Seating Capacity	2	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	281	605	-
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	4 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Optional
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	-	-	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	-	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	-	No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	No
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-	Yes
Smart Key Band	-	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	-	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	Brake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Lumbar support for driver and front passenger(O), Smokers package(O), Automatic Climate with extended contents with active carbon microfilter, Comfort Access(O), Wind Deflector, M Sport Brake, Adaptive M suspension (Adjustable in "Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus" modes), M Sport Differential, Launch Control, Variable sport steering	-	-
Massage Seats	-	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All	-
Autonomous Parking	Full	-	-
Drive Modes	3	-	6
Glove Box Light	-	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Powered Adjustment	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

4 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Optional

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	-	Optional
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	-	No
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument cluster with individual character design for Drive modes., M Seat Belts(O), M Sport seats for driver and passenger, Storage Compartment Package , Multifunction M leather steering wheel, Ambient Lights(O), Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Floor mats in velour,	-	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates
Digital Cluster	-	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.29	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteM Portimao Blau MetallicSan Francisco Red MetallicThundernight MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+1 MoreZ4 Colours	Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver MetallicTamarind Brown Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	-	Optional
Sun Roof	-	-	No
Side Stepper	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	Optional
Heated Wing Mirror	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
Additional Features	(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar, Exhaust Tailpipe, Exterior Badging), Mirror Caps Black High-Gloss (only with BMW Individual High Gloss Finish with Extended Content)(O), High-Beam assistant (only with Adaptive LED headlights)(O), Adaptive LED headlights (only with High beam Assistant + Driving Assistant/ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go) (O),Wind Deflector, Rear Fog Lights, LED Rear lights, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights and turn indicators in LED	-	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Powered	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	-	-
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteM Portimao Blau MetallicSan Francisco Red MetallicThundernight Metallic+1 MoreZ4 Colours

Vicuna Beige MetallicMythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreQ8 Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	4	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	-	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	-	Yes
Front Impact Beams	-	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	-	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	-	Yes
Clutch Lock	-	-	Yes
EBD	-	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	-	No
MirrorLink	-	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	-	10
Connectivity	Android Auto	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-	-
No. of Speakers	12	17	10
Rear Entertainment System	No	-	-
Additional Features	Optional (Harman Kardon Surround system (408 W, 7 channels, 12 loudspeakers), Wireless Charging), HiFi Loudspeaker system (205 W), iDrive Controller, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (BMW Operating System 7.0, Navigation with 3D Maps, 10.25” Display screen with touch functionality, Configurable user interface), Wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth with audio streaming, hands-free and USB connectivity	-	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
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