BMW X5 2018 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi Q8, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi Q8. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 254 mm (10 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: | 4.92 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| BMW X5 is 6 cm shorter than the Audi Q8, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 1755 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q8. 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 105 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 (kg): | 2`860 | 2`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 59 400 | 75 200 | |
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