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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

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.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,629 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 490 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers barely more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 27 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers marginally more boot space – 569 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron comes out modestly ahead 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
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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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The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 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
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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