2021 Audi Q8 vs. 2021 BMW X6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Audi Q8 and 2021 BMW X6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Audi Q8 and the 2021 BMW X6.
When we compare the 2021 Audi Q8's and the 2021 BMW X6's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Audi Q8 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 BMW X6 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2021 Audi Q8 and 2021 BMW X6 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Audi Q8's and the 2021 BMW X6's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW X6 is a better car than the 2021 Audi Q8.
Pricing: A used 2021 Audi Q8 ranges from $43,527 to $60,412 while a used 2021 BMW X6 is priced between $49,747 to $69,895.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Audi Q8 loses 56.8 percent of its value and the 2021 BMW X6 loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the 2021 BMW X6 retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Audi Q8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Audi Q8 and the 2021 BMW X6 makes 335 horsepower. The Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The X6 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. This gives the 2021 BMW X6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Audi Q8. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 Audi Q8 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,620
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,300 - $131,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$65,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,868
Price Range:
$43,527 - $60,412
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,853
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$32,035 - $170,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
162
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,787
# Good or Great Deals:
83
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,660
Price Range:
$49,747 - $69,895
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,632
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Audi Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Audi Q8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 BMW X6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.1 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Audi Q8 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 22Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 59Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
30 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
51 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Audi Q8 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
2021 BMW X6 Trim Levels
M50i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4960 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
67.2 inches
Length:
196.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4758 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Orange
Dragon Orange Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Not available
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
