Audi Q8 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 83 litres | |
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: | 8 years | 10 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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 1860 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi Q8 has 40 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 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 (kg): | 2`820 | 2`800 | |
| 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 (€): | 75 200 | 59 400 | |
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