Audi Q8 vs BMW iX (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$570

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

Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD vs iX xDrive45 AWD
Measure	Q8	iX	Winner
MSRP + destination	$76,895	$76,325	About the same
Horsepower	335 hp	402 hp	iX
Torque	369 lb-ft	516 lb-ft	iX
MPG or MPGe	19 mpg	94 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$2,021	$731	iX
EV range	N/A	312 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	77.9 cu ft	iX
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	iX
Rear legroom	40.2 in	38.9 in	Q8
Front legroom	41.6 in	40.2 in	Q8
Length	196.6 in	195.5 in	Not scored
Width	78.5 in	77.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,027 lb	5,567 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	3,500 lb	Q8
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.8 in	8.8 in	iX
0-60 mph	5.5 s tested	4.9 s tested	iX
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 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600	iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150	$450
iX xDrive45 AWD $75,150	Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600	$450

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

iX costs $8,307 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: iX wins.

Q8 wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.