2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive vs 2021 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW iX3 vs Audi Q8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW iX3: AED 320,000Audi Q8: AED 318,875Audi Q8 is AED 1,125 cheaper.
- PowerBMW iX3: 469 hpAudi Q8: 340 hpBMW iX3 makes 129 hp more.
- LengthBMW iX3: 4734 mmAudi Q8: 4986 mmAudi Q8 is 252 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW iX3: 5 SeaterAudi Q8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW iX3: 510 LAudi Q8: 605 LAudi Q8 carries 95 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW iX3 or Audi Q8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi Q8 is AED 1,125 cheaper. BMW iX3 makes 129 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
iX3 50 xDrive
AED 320,000*
Audi
Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
AED 318,875*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
-
469
-
Electric
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
-
3000
Power (hp)
469
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
500
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
85
12.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
85
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
12.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.8
180
5.9
250
0 to 100 (s)
6.8
5.9
Top Speed (km/h)
180
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Single Motor
80 kWh
-
-
805
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Single Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
80 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
805
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4734
1891
1668
2864
-
-
-
510
-
-
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
-
-
605
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4734
4986
Width (mm)
1891
1995
Height (mm)
1668
1705
Wheelbase (mm)
2864
2995
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
510
605
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist