Audi RS Q8 vs BMW XM (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$21,180

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

RS Q8 Performance AWD vs XM Label AWD
Measure	RS Q8	XM	Winner
MSRP + destination	$139,595	$160,775	RS Q8
Horsepower	631 hp	738 hp	XM
Torque	627 lb-ft	738 lb-ft	XM
MPG combined	16 mpg	14 mpg	RS Q8
EV range	N/A	30 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	60.7 cu ft	64.3 cu ft	XM
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	18.6 cu ft	RS Q8
Rear legroom	40.2 in	40.3 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.6 in	40.4 in	RS Q8
Length	197.3 in	201.2 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	78.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,434 lb	6,091 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.7 in	XM
0-60 mph	3.4 s tested	4.1 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	XM Label AWD $159,600	$21,300
XM Label AWD $159,600	RS Q8 Performance AWD $138,300	$21,300

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYearsPlug-in electric share, %

RS Q8 costs $19,415 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: XM wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.