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Audi RS Q8 vs BMW X6 M (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,045

Car 1

Car 2

RS Q8X6 MMSRP + destination$139,595$137,550Horsepower631 hp617 hpTorque627 lb-ft553 lb-ftMPG combined16 mpg15 mpgCargo, max60.7 cu ft59.6 cu ftCargo, seats up30.5 cu ft27.4 cu ftRear legroom40.2 in35.7 inFront legroom41.6 in40.4 inSeats55Ground clearance8.0 in8.4 in0-60 mph3.4 s3.7 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
RS Q8 Performance AWD vs X6 M Competition AWD
MeasureRS Q8X6 MWinner
MSRP + destination$139,595$137,550About the same
Horsepower631 hp617 hpRS Q8
Torque627 lb-ft553 lb-ftRS Q8
MPG combined16 mpg15 mpgRS Q8
Cargo, max60.7 cu ft59.6 cu ftRS Q8
Cargo, seats up30.5 cu ft27.4 cu ftRS Q8
Rear legroom40.2 in35.7 inRS Q8
Front legroom41.6 in40.4 inRS Q8
Length197.3 in195.0 inNot scored
Width78.7 in78.7 inNot scored
Curb weight5,434 lb5,454 lbNot scored
Towing7,700 lbN/AN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance8.0 in8.4 inAbout the same
0-60 mph3.4 s tested3.7 s testedRS Q8
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout 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
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostRS Q8X6 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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGRS Q86%
PowerRS Q82%
SpaceRS Q82%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked