BMW X5 2023 vs Audi Q8 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q8 can be equipped only with 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 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 (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: | 286 - 530 HP | 231 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 750 NM | 500 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | 5 - 7.1 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): | 1.1 | 1.6 - 8.9 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.68 m | |
| BMW X5 is 6 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 1755 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi Q8 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 X5 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi Q8, which means BMW X5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`981 kg | ~ 2`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`270 kg | ~ 2`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 711 kg | ~ 720 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 59 200 | no data | |
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