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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X4 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 510 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 51,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW X4?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X4: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more trunk space
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BMW X4

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X4 offers barely more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X4 is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is noticeably lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more boot space – 569 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 207 L more than the BMW X4.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries barely more – 595 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron holds a solid 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 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
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
156 - 244 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
525 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
415 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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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