2025 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP) vs 2026 BMW X5 40i xDrive
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi Q8 vs BMW X5, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi Q8: AED 449,900BMW X5: AED 450,000Audi Q8 is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerAudi Q8: 340 hpBMW X5: 340 hpIdentical power output.
- TorqueAudi Q8: 500 NmBMW X5: 450 NmAudi Q8 makes 50 Nm more.
- LengthAudi Q8: 4986 mmBMW X5: 4922 mmAudi Q8 is 64 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi Q8: 5 SeaterBMW X5: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi Q8 or BMW X5?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi Q8 is AED 100 cheaper. Identical power output. 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
Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
AED 449,900*
BMW
X5 40i xDrive
AED 450,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6.0
3000
340
500
Petrol
-
3000
340
450
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6.0
-
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
340
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
500
450
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
-
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
-
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
85
11.2
83
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
85
83
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.2
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.6
250
-
243
0 to 100 (s)
5.6
-
Top Speed (km/h)
250
243
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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)
-
5
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
285/40 R22
285/40 R22
605
-
6
4922
2004
1745
2975
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
6
Length (mm)
4986
4922
Width (mm)
1995
2004
Height (mm)
1705
1745
Wheelbase (mm)
2995
2975
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
285/40 R22
-
Rear Tyres
285/40 R22
-
Cargo Space (L)
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
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.