2021 BMW X5 40i xDrive vs 2024 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 X5 vs Audi Q8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW X5: AED 399,390Audi Q8: AED 399,900BMW X5 is AED 510 cheaper.
- PowerBMW X5: 340 hpAudi Q8: 340 hpIdentical power output.
- TorqueBMW X5: 450 NmAudi Q8: 500 NmAudi Q8 makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW X5: 11.4 km/LAudi Q8: 11.2 km/LBMW X5 goes 0.2 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW X5: 4922 mmAudi Q8: 4986 mmAudi Q8 is 64 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW X5: 5 SeaterAudi Q8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW X5: 645 LAudi Q8: 605 LBMW X5 carries 40 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW X5 or Audi Q8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW X5 is AED 510 cheaper. Identical power output. BMW X5 goes 0.2 km further per litre. 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
X5 40i xDrive
AED 399,390*
Audi
Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
AED 399,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
340
450
Petrol
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
340
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
450
500
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
83
11.4
85
11.2
Fuel Tank Size (L)
83
85
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.4
11.2
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.5
243
5.6
250
0 to 100 (s)
5.5
5.6
Top Speed (km/h)
243
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
4922
2004
1745
2975
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-
-
645
-
5
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
285/40 R22
285/40 R22
605
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4922
4986
Width (mm)
2004
1995
Height (mm)
1745
1705
Wheelbase (mm)
2975
2995
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
285/40 R22
Rear Tyres
-
285/40 R22
Cargo Space (L)
645
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
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
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