Compare 2023 BMW X5 M & 2023 Audi SQ8

Price

$108900
$95500

Body Type Name

SUV
SUV

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

4.4L Twin Turbo V8 600hp 553ft. lbs.
4.0L Twin Turbo V8 500hp 568ft. lbs.

Horse Power

600
500

Engine Name

4.4L Twin Turbo V8 600hp 553ft. lbs.
4.0L Twin Turbo V8 500hp 568ft. lbs.

Cylinders

8
8

Aspiration

Twin Turbo
Twin Turbo

Bore

3.5
3.39

Compression

10
10.1

Displacement

4.4
4

Oil capacity

10
9.5

Stroke

3.48
3.39

Valve timing

VVT
VVT

Max hp

600 @6000
500 @5500

Max torque

553 @1800
568 @3000

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

32
32

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission
8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

15
17

Highway MPG

18
20

City MPG

13
14

Fuel Grade

Premium
Premium

Fuel quality

91
91

Fuel induction

DI
DI

4WD type

full time
full time

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

maintenance-free
lithium ion

Battery saver

Yes
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
pneumatic

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

double wishbone
multi-link

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Rear spring type

pneumatic
pneumatic

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link

Suspension control

electronic
electronic

Length

195.0
196.6

Wheelbase

117.0
117.9

Height

68.9
67.2

Ground Clearance

8.3
-

Width

87.3
86.2

Front Track Width

66.9
66.1

Rear Track Width

66.5
66.6

Cargo Volume

33.9
30.5

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

72.3
60.7

Max Payload

1080
992

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

6614
6581

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

6001-7000
6001-7000

Curb Weight

5455
5280

Tonnage

Compact
-

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.9
22.5

Head Room 1st Row

40.8
37.1

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.4
38.1

Shoulder Room 1st Row

60.0
59.5

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

58.1
58.5

Leg Room 1st Row

39.8
41.6

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.4
40.2

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

21.0
21.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

21.0
21.0

Rear Wheel Size

21.0 x 11.5
21.0 x 10.0

Front Wheel Width

10.5
10.0

Rear Wheel Width

11.5
10.0

Tire Type

Performance
All Season

Front Wheel Size

21.0 x 10.5
21.0 x 10.0

Front Tire Description

295/35R21 107Y
285/45R21 113Y

Rear Tire Description

315/35R21 111Y
285/45R21 113Y

Max Towing Capacity

-
7700

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/50000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

48/0
48/0

Antenna

diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB

Internet radio app

Spotify
iHeartRadio

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search
Amazon Alexa, Google POIs, Google search

Infotainment screen size

12.3 in.
8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual)

Smartphone integration

wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes

Satellite communications

BMW Assist
-

Smart device app compatibility

BMW ConnectedDrive
myAudi with Audi connect

Smart device app function

horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, phone as a key, vehicle location
lock operation, maintenance status, vehicle location

Wi-Fi

hotspot
hotspot

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Infotainment system

-
Audi MMI Connect

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Clock

yes
yes

Compass

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

12.3 in.
12.3 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Driver seat

heated
heated

Driver seat power adjustments

20, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining
12, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining

Front headrests

2, power adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

sport bucket
sport bucket

Passenger seat

heated
heated

Rear seat folding

split
split

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench
40-20-40 split bench

Upholstery

premium leather
premium leather

Armrests

heated front, rear center folding with storage, rear center with cupholders
rear center folding with pass-thru, rear center with cupholders

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Floor material

cargo area carpet, carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Interior accents

aluminum
carbon fiber

Shift knob trim

alloy
alloy

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Cargo cover

retractable
retractable

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release, vehicle and key memory
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

4
4

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, 12V rear, USB front, USB-C front
12V cargo area, 12V front, 12V rear, USB front, USB rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Push-button start

yes
yes

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Storage

accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, in floor
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, cooled compartment, door pockets, front seatback

Wireless charging station

front
front

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

-
semi-automatic

Overhead console

-
front

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

Exhaust

quad tip
quad tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black
chrome

Mirror color

body-color
aluminum

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated

Taillights

adaptive, LED
LED

Side mirror adjustments

power, power folding, reverse gear tilt
power, power folding, reverse gear tilt

Sunroof

yes
yes

Roof rails

black
aluminum

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

painted aluminum alloy
polished aluminum alloy

Front wipers

rain sensing
rain sensing

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Power windows

remotely operated
safety reverse

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes

Rear wiper

intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian, rear

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Cross traffic alert

rear
rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Parking sensors

front
front

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front, rear

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front, rear

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2023 Audi SQ8 or 2023 BMW X5 M?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2023 BMW X5 M price starts at $108,900 while 2023 Audi SQ8 price starts $95,500.

Fuel Economy

The BMW X5 M gets 13 MPG in the city, 18 MPG on the highway and 15 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Audi SQ8 gets 13 MPG in the city, 18 MPG on the highway and 17 MPG combined.

Infotainment

BMW X5 M entertainment system comes with 12.3 in. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Audi SQ8 with 8.6 in. and 10.1 in. (dual) touchscreen display and with Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2023 BMW X5 M is powered by a 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 600hp 553ft. lbs. that produces 600 horsepower and 553 @1800 of torque. The 2023 Audi SQ8 has a 4.0L Twin Turbo V8 500hp 568ft. lbs. that produces 500 horsepower and 568 @3000 of torque.

Transmission

The 2023 BMW X5 M comes with 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission transmission, while the 2023 Audi SQ8 comes with a 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2023 BMW X5 M comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty. The 2023 Audi SQ8 comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty.

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