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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 31,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW 2 Series Active Tourer?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 2 Series Active Tourer: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,500 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,557 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 513 km more than the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer.

2 Series Active Tourer

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 Q8 e-tron offers markedly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers substantially more torque with 973 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 496 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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 2 Series Active Tourer is substantially lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,040 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers a bit more boot space – 569 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries moderately more – 595 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron holds a decisive overall lead 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer turns the family MPV into something you’d actually want to park outside a café, pairing compact practicality with surprisingly premium cabin flair. It won’t thrill like a sports car, but it drives with the composed poise you expect from the badge and keeps daily life easy and un-fussy.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
31,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
82 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
65 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,920 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
406 - 470 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,824 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
465 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
122 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
90 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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