Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X3 M (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$900

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Q8 e-tron Premium AWD vs X3 M AWD
Measure	Q8 e-tron	X3 M	Winner
MSRP + destination	$75,595	$76,495	About the same
Horsepower	355 hp to 402 hp	473 hp	N/A
Torque	414 lb-ft	457 lb-ft	X3 M
MPG or MPGe	81 MPGe	17 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$849	$2,259	Q8 e-tron
EV range	285 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	28.5 cu ft to 56.4 cu ft	62.7 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	28.5 cu ft	28.7 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	39.1 in	36.4 in	Q8 e-tron
Front legroom	40.8 in	40.3 in	Q8 e-tron
Length	193.5 in	185.4 in to 186.0 in	N/A
Width	76.2 in	74.4 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,534 lb to 6,118 lb	4,610 lb	N/A
Towing	4,000 lb	4,400 lb	X3 M
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.0 in	About the same
0-60 mph	4.2 s tested	3.9 s tested	X3 M
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,400	X3 M AWD $75,500	$1,100
X3 M AWD $75,500	Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,400	$1,100

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Q8 e-tron costs $9,360 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Q8 e-tron wins.

X3 M wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.