The Audi Q8 facelift rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Lexus RX.
The Audi Q8 facelift rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Lexus RX.
Audi India has just launched the Q8 facelift at ₹1.17 crore (ex-showroom, India). The facelifted version of Audi’s flagship SUV gets a slightly different design, an updated features list but the same powertrain as before. It competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and the Lexus RX. Let’s take a look at how Audi’s latest SUV fares against its rivals in terms of specifications and pricing.
As mentioned, the Q8 facelift is priced at ₹1.17 crore. The BMW X5 is priced between ₹97 - 99 lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced at ₹97.85 lakh - 1.15 crore. Prices for the Lexus RX range between ₹97.30 lakh - 1.21 crore. (all prices ex-showroom, India).
Models | Price (ex-showroom, India) |
|---|---|
Audi Q8 | ₹1.17 crore |
BMW X5 | ₹97 - 99 lakh |
Mercedes-Benz GLE | ₹97.85 lakh - 1.15 crore |
Lexus RX | ₹97.30 lakh - 1.21 crore |
The starting price of the Audi Q8 facelift is the highest compared to the other SUVs in this list. However, the BMW X5 is the most affordable model of the lot. However, the price of the top-spec Lexus RX is the most expensive SUV here, costing ₹1.21 crore.
Model | Audi Q8 | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Length | 4995 mm | 4922 mm | 4926 mm | 4890 mm |
Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2819 mm | 2995 mm | 2850 mm |
Width | 1995 mm | 2218 mm | 2015 mm | 1920 mm |
Height | 1705 mm | 1745 mm | 1797 mm | 1695 mm |
In terms of length, the Audi Q8 is the longest vehicle of the lot (4995 mm). On the other hand, the Lexus RX is the shortest at 4890 mm. The Q8 and the GLE have an identical wheelbase at 2995 mm, while the X5 has the shortest (2819 mm). Being the coupe SUV, the Q8 isn’t the shortest vehicle in terms of height interestingly. The Lexus RX at 1695 mm takes that spot and the GLE takes the crown for being the tallest. In terms of width, the BMW X5 is the widest of the lot, and the RX is the narrowest.
Model | Audi Q8 | BMW X5 xDrive40i | Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic | Lexus RX 500h F Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Capacity | 2995 cc | 2998 cc | 2999 cc | 2487 cc |
Max Power | 335 bhp @ 5200 - 6400 rpm | 375 bhp @ 5200 - 6250 rpm | 375 bhp @ 5800 - 6100 rpm | 366 bhp |
Peak Torque | 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm | 520 Nm @ 1850 - 5000 rpm | 500 Nm @ 1800 - 5000 rpm | - |
Transmission | 8-speed AT | 8-speed AT | 9-speed AT | 6-speed AT |
Since the Audi Q8 is solely available with a petrol engine, we are comparing it to the petrol-powered variants of the other SUVs in this list. Interestingly, the Lexus RX is the only strong hybrid model in this list. All others get a 48-volt mild-hybrid assist.
The Q8, GLE and X5 get a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, while the RX gets a 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain. The X5 and GLE produce an identical 375 bhp but the former produces 20 Nm more torque at 520 Nm compared to the latter. The Q8, however, is the least powerful model in this list with just 335 bhp. While the Lexus gets a 6-speed automatic transmission, the X5 and Q8 get an 8-speed automatic. Only the GLE gets a 9-speed automatic transmission.
