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Audi Q8 vs BMW X6 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW X6?

Audi Q8 vs BMW X6: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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BMW X6

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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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 is barely cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the BMW X6 costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

X6

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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW X6 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 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, Audi Q8 is only slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers barely more boot space – 605 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries very slightly more – 695 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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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 X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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BMW X6

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
83,600 - 146,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
188 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
595 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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