The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 72,500

€ 74,300

€ 72,500
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 considerably. The BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi Q8 45 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
69.4
76.3
86
67.1
78.5
86.2
76.3 in
Width
78.5 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
69.4 in
Height
67.1 in
115.5
192.4
117.9
196.3
192.4 in
Length
196.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6570 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.68 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
F15
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
309 hp
228 hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
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16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16.45 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
71 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
71 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
1601 mi
Range
813 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1601 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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 xDrive40e iPerformance
62.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
124 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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