Audi Q8 2023 vs BMW X5 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 (diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. BMW X5 is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 340 HP | 286 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 600 NM | 450 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 - 7.1 seconds | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi Q8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 8.9 | 1.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
| Audi Q8 is 6 cm longer than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | ~ 2`970 kg | ~ 2`981 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`250 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 720 kg | ~ 711 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 78 400 | 59 000 | |
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