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Audi SQ8 vs BMW X5

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

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2026 BMW X5

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Overview

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Selected trimPremium PlussDrive40i
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridmild hybrid
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
MSRP$100,600$68,300 (best)
Lowest listing price$57,410$10,895 (best)
Median listing price$112,418$79,254 (best)
Highest listing price$124,633$111,672 (best)
For sale now11200 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Combined MPG16 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG27 MPG (best)
Fuel tank22.5 gal (best)21.9 gal

Performance

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Horsepower500 hp (best)375 hp
Torque568 lb-ft (best)398 lb-ft
Engine size4 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8I6

Size & capability

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW X5sDrive40i
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume60.8 cu ft72.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity7,700 lbs (best)5,952 lbs
Payload1,014 lbs1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,247 lbs4,919 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—8.3 in (best)
Wheelbase118 in (best)117.1 in
Length197 in (best)194.2 in
Width79 in (best)78.9 in
Height67 in69.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi SQ8Premium PlusBMW 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.

TrimAudi SQ8BMW X5
1

Premium Plus

$100,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Prestige

$108,100 MSRP

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

3—

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

4—

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

5—

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

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Audi SQ8 vs BMW X5 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Audi SQ8 vs 2026 BMW X5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live Audi SQ8 listings start at $57,410. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Audi SQ8 or 2026 BMW X5?
The 2027 Audi SQ8 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Audi SQ8 vs 2026 BMW X5?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).