Audi Q8 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi Q8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 340 HP | 231 - 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 600 NM | 450 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 - 7.1 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.7 - 2.8 | 6.8 - 11.6 | |
| Ground clearance: | 254 mm (10 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q8 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Audi Q8 is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q8 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi Q8 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Audi Q8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW X5, which means Audi Q8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`932 | ~ 2`962 | |
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| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 82 600 | 60 000 | |
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