Audi RS Q8 vs BMW X5 M (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,145

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

RS Q8 Performance AWD vs X5 M Competition AWD
Measure	RS Q8	X5 M	Winner
MSRP + destination	$139,595	$132,450	X5 M
Horsepower	631 hp	617 hp	RS Q8
Torque	627 lb-ft	553 lb-ft	RS Q8
MPG combined	16 mpg	15 mpg	RS Q8
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	72.3 cu ft	X5 M
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	33.9 cu ft	X5 M
Rear legroom	40.2 in	37.4 in	RS Q8
Front legroom	41.6 in	39.8 in	RS Q8
Length	197.3 in	192.1 in to 194.8 in	N/A
Width	78.7 in	78.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,434 lb	5,498 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.4 in	About the same
0-60 mph	3.4 s tested	3.7 s tested	RS Q8
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
RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	X5 M Competition AWD $131,000	$7,300
X5 M Competition AWD $131,000	RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	$7,300

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

X5 M costs $6,185 less over 6 years.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: X5 M wins.

RS Q8 wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.