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Audi Q5 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 90000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Audi Q5

4 (3 Reviews)
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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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 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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £44,800
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Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
Audi Q5
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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Audi Q5

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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.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The 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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BMW 8 Series Coupé
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Costs and Consumption

Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

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.