BMW X5 2018 vs Audi Q8 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: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| BMW X5 and Audi Q8 have the same engine power, but BMW X5 torque is 50 NM less than Audi Q8. BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 85 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7 | |
| 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: | 4.92 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`800 | 2`820 | |
| 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 (€): | 52 400 | 66 800 | |
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