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BMW iX vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Audi Q8?

BMW iX vs Audi Q8: Key differences

BMW iX

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
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Audi Q8

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW iX is very slightly cheaper – starting at 71,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

As for electric range, the BMW iX offers substantially more range – reaching up to 701 km, about 621 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 iX offers only slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 19 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 iX takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers slightly more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

iX

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 somewhat lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers moderately 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 a bit more – 665 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX 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 £71,600
iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 701 km
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Massimiliano La Vignma
5 Feb 2026, 13:42:39

Innovative, with generous interior space but at the expense of the boot. I have an M60 — strong acceleration and excellent self-charging, especially on the motorway.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
88 - 297 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
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 575 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW iX offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW iX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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