Audi Q8 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi Q8) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW X5) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Audi Q8 and BMW X5 have the same engine power, but Audi Q8 torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 16.50 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 1860 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 105 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`820 kg | 2`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`095 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 725 kg | 665 kg | |
| Audi Q8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Audi Q8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi Q8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Audi Q8, so Audi Q8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 54 200 | 50 400 | |
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