Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X6 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$180
- Q8 e-tron: $718 a year less on energy, 3.4 in more rear legroom.
- X6: 20 hp more, 3,200 lb more towing.
- Q8 e-tron wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q8 e-tron | X6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,095 | $76,275 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 375 hp | X6 |
| Torque | 414 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | Q8 e-tron |
| MPG or MPGe | 78 MPGe | 24 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $882 | $1,600 | Q8 e-tron |
| EV range | 272 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 28.5 cu ft to 56.4 cu ft | 59.6 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 28.5 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft | Q8 e-tron |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | 35.7 in | Q8 e-tron |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 193.5 in | 195.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,534 lb to 5,798 lb | 4,795 lb to 5,386 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 7,200 lb | X6 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 s tested | 5.2 s tested | X6 |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,800 | X6 xDrive40i AWD $75,100 | $300 |
| X6 xDrive40i AWD $75,100 | Q8 e-tron Premium AWD $74,800 | $300 |
Cost to run
Q8 e-tron costs $4,491 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q8 e-tron | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,095 | $76,275 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $882 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $5,289 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $81,384 | $85,875 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: X6 wins.
Q8 e-tron wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Q8 e-tron | 45% |
| Power | X6 | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | X6 | 44% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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