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Audi Q8 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi Q8 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • somewhat more trunk space
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally 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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 25 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 somewhat more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Q8

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 5 Series Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers somewhat more boot space – 605 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries only slightly more – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is far ahead overall 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 £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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