Audi Q8 vs BMW X5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Audi Q8

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2026 BMW X5

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Overview

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trim	Premium	sDrive40i
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Model year	2027	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP	$76,900	$67,600 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$41,144 (best)
Median listing price	—	$76,847 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$104,622 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
Combined MPG	19 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	17 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	23 MPG (best)	—
Fuel tank	23 gal (best)	21.9 gal

Performance

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower	335 hp	375 hp (best)
Torque	369 lb-ft	398 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3 L	3 L
Cylinders	V6	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	—	72.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	—	5,952 lbs (best)
Payload	—	1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,027 lbs	4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	6 in	8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	118 in (best)	117.1 in
Length	197 in (best)	194.2 in
Width	79 in (best)	78.9 in
Height	67 in	69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi Q8Premium	BMW X5sDrive40i
NHTSA overall	—	Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	Not Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi Q8	BMW X5
1	Premium $76,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $76,900 MSRP	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP
3	Prestige quattro $76,900 MSRP	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP
4	—	M60i $92,600 MSRP
5	—	Competition $129,700 MSRP