The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 109,700
€ 74,300
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW X5 M is 5.3 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
69.4
78.5
86.5
67.1
78.5
86.2
78.5 in
Width
78.5 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.4 in
Height
67.1 in
115.5
191
117.9
196.3
191 in
Length
196.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5247 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6404 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.73 %
General
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
E70
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
S63-B44
Engine Code
DHXC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X5 M
547 hp
228 hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 M
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q8 45 TDI
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9.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
9.59 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X5 M
17 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
380 mi
Range
813 mi
BMW X5 M
380 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
263.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
133.7 kWh
BMW X5 M
263.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft













49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft






















