2022 Audi Q8 vs 2022 BMW X5 - The Car Connection

2022 Audi Q8

#9 in Luxury Large SUVs

2022 BMW X5

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Premium 55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q8 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
Q8 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$66,552	$70,800
RS Q8 4.0 TFSI quattro	13	19	$112,707	$119,900
SQ8 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$87,891	$93,500
SQ8 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$87,891	$93,500

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$77,505	$82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$56,860	$60,600
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$58,995	$62,900
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$59,740	$63,700
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$99,175	$106,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$66,552

$77,505

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$70,800

$82,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1180 / month

$1380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Audi Q8 edits the Q7 into fighting form by cutting out the third-row seat and pasting in scintillating V-8 power.

The 2022 BMW X5 represents the brand’s center, with equal parts comfort, convenience, and performance.

TCC Likes

Superlative performance versions
Handsome interior
Great space

Split power liftgate
Plug-in hybrid option
Each powertrain is a winner

TCC Dislikes

Not very fuel-efficient
Conservative style
Some extras are headscratchers

No touchscreen
Expensive Ms
Most packages require other packages

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Second Leg Room (in)

40.2

37.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.6

194.3

Height, Overall (in)

67.2

68.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

67.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.5

33.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.7

72.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.5

33.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

21.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

43.6

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P285/45HR21

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P285/45HR21

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4960

5260

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6471

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

21 X 10

20 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

380

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

380

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 2800

553 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

4.4 L/268

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.20

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.52

Trans Order Code

2TB

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q8

BMW X5

Body Code

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.8

9.8

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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