2023 Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI quattro (500 HP) vs 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi SQ8 vs BMW iX3, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi SQ8: AED 318,900BMW iX3: AED 320,000Audi SQ8 is AED 1,100 cheaper.
- PowerAudi SQ8: 507 hpBMW iX3: 469 hpAudi SQ8 makes 38 hp more.
- LengthAudi SQ8: 4986 mmBMW iX3: 4734 mmAudi SQ8 is 252 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi SQ8: 5 SeaterBMW iX3: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceAudi SQ8: 605 LBMW iX3: 510 LAudi SQ8 carries 95 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi SQ8 or BMW iX3?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi SQ8 is AED 1,100 cheaper. Audi SQ8 makes 38 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.
Audi
SQ8 4.0 TFSI quattro (500 HP)
AED 318,900*
BMW
iX3 50 xDrive
AED 320,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
8
4000
507
770
Petrol
-
-
469
-
Electric
No. Of Cylinders
8
-
Displacement (cc)
4000
-
Power (hp)
507
469
Peak Torque (Nm)
770
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
1-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
85
8.4
-
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
85
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
8.4
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.1
250
6.8
180
0 to 100 (s)
4.1
6.8
Top Speed (km/h)
250
180
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
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
-
-
605
-
5
4734
1891
1668
2864
-
-
-
510
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4986
4734
Width (mm)
1995
1891
Height (mm)
1705
1668
Wheelbase (mm)
2995
2864
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
605
510
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
-
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated 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