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Audi Q8 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Audi Q8 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • moderately more power
  • a bit more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 17 km more than the Audi Q8.

3 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers moderately more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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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 3 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 525 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers a bit more boot space – 605 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 91 - 97 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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