Audi RS Q8 vs BMW X6 M (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,045
- RS Q8: 1 mpg better, 14 hp more.
- X6 M: wins no measure.
- RS Q8 wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | RS Q8 | X6 M | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $139,595 | $137,550 | About the same |
| 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 | 59.6 cu ft | RS Q8 |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.5 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft | RS Q8 |
| Rear legroom | 40.2 in | 35.7 in | RS Q8 |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | RS Q8 |
| Length | 197.3 in | 195.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 78.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,434 lb | 5,454 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300 | X6 M Competition AWD $136,100 | $2,200 |
| X6 M Competition AWD $136,100 | RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300 | $2,200 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RS Q8 | X6 M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $139,595 | $137,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,400 | $2,560 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,400 | $15,360 |
| Total, 6 years | $153,995 | $152,910 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RS Q8 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | RS Q8 | 6% |
| Power | RS Q8 | 2% |
| Space | RS Q8 | 2% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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