The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi Q8 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 64,500

€ 74,300

€ 64,500
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 BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi Q8 45 TDI.
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
66.5
78.1
86.4
67.1
78.5
86.2
78.1 in
Width
78.5 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
66.5 in
Height
67.1 in
115.5
192
117.9
196.3
192 in
Length
196.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6371 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.15 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
E71
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 hp
228 hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 45 TDI
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q8 45 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
714 mi
Range
813 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
813 mi
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q8 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Audi Q8 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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