Audi Q8 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Audi Q8 engine produces 54 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Despite the higher power, Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 2.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q8 consumes 7.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q8 could require 1065 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q8 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 3450 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 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. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1755 litres | 1720 litres | |
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Audi Q8 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q8 has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q8 (by 35 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 | 3`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`095 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 725 kg | 715 kg | |
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| 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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