When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi Q5 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 44800 £, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90000 £. That’s a price difference of around 45172 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.70 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.
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 BMW 8 Series Coupé has a clearly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 8 Series Coupé pulls evident stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely noticeable lighter – 1805 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers to a small extent more room – 520 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 minimal takes the win – 565 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Audi Q5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
detailsThe BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
90000 - 158900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
2 - 4
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
4851 - 5098 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1902 - 1943 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1346 - 1420 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.