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Audi Q8 vs BMW XM - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (640 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (75800 £ vs 114700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW XM?

Audi Q8

BMW XM

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 75800 £, while the BMW XM costs 114700 £. That’s a price difference of around 38914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q8 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q8 performs minimal better – achieving up to 83 km, about 3 km more than the BMW XM.

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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 BMW XM has a a bit edge – offering 748 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW XM pulls a bit stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: BMW XM offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Audi Q8 is evident lighter – 2175 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 offers to a small extent more room – 605 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW XM performs slight better – up to 1820 L, which is about 65 L more than the Audi Q8.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 evident takes the win – 665 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q8 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £75,800
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Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 13.1 L
  • Electric Range : 82 - 83 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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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
75800 - 135600 £
Price
114700 - 157200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
82 - 83 km
Electric Range
77 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
co2
30 - 297 g/km
co2
105 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2175 - 2490 kg
Curb weight
2695 - 2795 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4992 - 5022 mm
Length
5110 mm
Width
1995 - 2007 mm
Width
2005 mm
Height
1697 - 1708 mm
Height
1755 mm
Max trunk capacity
1755 L
Max trunk capacity
1820 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
700 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
2998 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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