BMW X7 2018 vs Audi Q8 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (BMW X7) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Audi Q8) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| BMW X7 and Audi Q8 have the same engine power, but BMW X7 torque is 250 NM more than Audi Q8. BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 2.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 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: | 221 mm (8.7 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: | 5.15 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 17 cm longer than the Audi Q8, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X7 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2120 litres | 1625 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X7 has 179 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q8. This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 495 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 13.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi Q8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`295 | 3`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 84 800 | 75 200 | |
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