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Audi Q8 vs BMW X6: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Audi Q8

Audi · 2018–present

Q8

C PI 499

Power
210 kW286 PS
Kerb mass
2,145 kg

BMW X6

BMW · 2014–2019

X6 F16

B PI 552

Power
225 kW306 PS
Kerb mass
2,140 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Q8 1 X6 F16 1

  • Family Q8 Boot: 605 l vs 580 l
  • City Too close to call Length: 4,986 mm vs 4,909 mm
  • Performance X6 F16 Power per tonne: 105 kW/t vs 98 kW/t
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

BMW X6 has more power: 225 kW (306 PS) against 210 kW (286 PS) for Audi Q8. Audi Q8 is 77 mm longer than BMW X6 (4,986 mm vs 4,909 mm). BMW X6 is lighter by 5 kg (2,140 kg vs 2,145 kg). Audi Q8 has the bigger boot: 605 l against 580 l. BMW X6 is the older design (from 2007); Audi Q8 arrived in 2018. On the catalog figures, the Audi Q8 is the pick for family; the BMW X6 is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatQ8X6 F16
PIC · 499B · 552
Power 49 52
Grip 32 49
Handling 40 40
Top speed 49 52
Launch 49 57

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 X6 F16diesel · 225 kW (306 PS) 14.11 sat 154 km/h
  2. 2 Q8diesel · 210 kW (286 PS) 15.03 sat 150 km/h · +0.92 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Q8 · X6 F16
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,995 mmWheelbase 9 ft 10 inLength 4,986 mmLength 16 ft 4 in1,705 mm5 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,933 mmWheelbase 9 ft 7 inLength 4,909 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,702 mm5 ft 7 in
Q8X6 F16
Length 4,986 mm196.3 in 4,909 mm193.3 in −77 mm −3.0 in −1.5%
Width 1,995 mm78.5 in 1,989 mm78.3 in −6 mm −0.2 in −0.3%
Height 1,705 mm67.1 in 1,702 mm67.0 in −3 mm −0.1 in −0.2%
Wheelbase 2,995 mm117.9 in 2,933 mm115.5 in −62 mm −2.4 in −2.1%
Kerb weight 2,145 kg4,729 lb 2,140 kg4,718 lb −5 kg −11 lb −0.2%
Boot 605 l21.4 cu ft 580 l20.5 cu ft −25 l −0.9 cu ft −4.1%
Fits a standard garage? Too wideToo wide

Difference vs Q8 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Audi Q8BMW X6
General
Version diesel · 210 kW (286 PS) diesel · 225 kW (306 PS)
Production years 2018–present 2014–2019
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 210 kW (286 PS) 282 hp 225 kW (306 PS) 302 hp Better
Power, all versions 170–471 kW (231–640 PS) 228–632 hp 190–423 kW (258–575 PS) 255–567 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 600 Nm 443 lb-ft No data
Power per tonne 98 kW/t 119 hp/ton calculated 105 kW/t 128 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,986 mm 196.3 in 4,909 mm 193.3 in
Width 1,995 mm 78.5 in 1,989 mm 78.3 in
Height 1,705 mm 67.1 in 1,702 mm 67.0 in
Wheelbase 2,995 mm 117.9 in 2,933 mm 115.5 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 2,145 kg 4,729 lb 2,140 kg 4,718 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 605 l 21.4 cu ft Better 580 l 20.5 cu ft
Economy and running costs
CO₂ 224 g/km No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2019) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).