Audi Q8 vs BMW XM – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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: the Audi Q8 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the BMW XM with 1.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW XM performs minimal better – achieving up to 85 km, about 2 km more than the Audi Q8.

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.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

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

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, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Audi Q8 proves to be wins solidly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi Q8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.