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Audi A8 vs BMW X2 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 41,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BMW X2?

Audi A8 vs BMW X2: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW X2

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW X2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X2 uses 4.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

X2

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 271 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW X2 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X2 is visibly lighter – 1,645 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X2 offers markedly more boot space – 560 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Reviews Audi A8

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BMW X2

The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Reviews BMW X2

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Excellent, very attractive car. Drives superbly. I previously had the XC40 — that was fine, but the BMW suits me better in pretty much every respect.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
41,700 - 59,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
118 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,645 - 1,780 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
495 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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