2021 Audi Q8 vs 2020 BMW X6 - The Car Connection

2021 Audi Q8

#7 in Luxury Large SUVs

2020 BMW X6

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	N/A	$68,200
Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	N/A	$68,200
Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	17	21	N/A	$68,200

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M50i Sports Activity Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X6 M50i Sports Activity Coupe	16	22	$80,155	$85,650
X6 sDrive40i Sports Activity Coupe	21	26	$60,300	$64,300
X6 xDrive40i Sports Activity Coupe	20	26	$62,440	$66,600
X6 M Competition Sports Activity Coupe	13	18	$109,870	$117,600
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe	13	18	$101,500	$108,600

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Invoice Price

N/A

$80,155

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$68,200

$85,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1137 / month

$1428 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi Q8 is an expansive–and expensive–full-size luxury crossover that doesn’t cut corners, it carves them.

The 2020 BMW X6 is the humpback version of the X5.

TCC Likes

Great space
Superlative performance versions
Good tech

Distinct shape
Better look
Impressive performance

TCC Dislikes

Conservative style
Eye-watering price tag on top trims
Not very fuel-efficient

Cramped rear head room
Expensive
Not practical for an SUV

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

40.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.6

194.8

Height, Overall (in)

67.2

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

22.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

43.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P275/50HR20

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/50HR20

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6471

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5115

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

380

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

380

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5700

523 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 2800

553 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.4 L/268

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

17 (2020)

Transmission

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.52

Trans Order Code

2TB

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.50

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.64

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.20

Trans Type

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Coupe

Vehicle Name

Audi Q8

BMW X6

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.9 (2020)

10.0

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

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