Audi Q8 2018 vs BMW X7 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 | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q8 and BMW X7 have the same engine power, but Audi Q8 torque is 50 NM more than BMW X7. Audi Q8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 83 litres | |
| 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) | 221 mm (8.7 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 X5, 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 X7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X7 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 X7 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
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Audi Q8 is smaller. Audi Q8 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW X7, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q8 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1755 litres | 2120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q8 has 279 litres more trunk space than the BMW X7. The BMW X7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW X7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 3`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 75 200 | 86 200 | |
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