Audi RS Q8 vs. BMW X5 M
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS Q8 and BMW X5 M 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 Audi RS Q8 and the BMW X5 M.
When comparing the Audi RS Q8's and the BMW X5 M's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS Q8 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The BMW X5 M has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS Q8's and the BMW X5 M's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 M is a better car than the Audi RS Q8.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi RS Q8's price is between $119,113 and $144,165, with the BMW X5 M priced between $134,069 and $148,100.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS Q8 loses 58.2 percent of its value and the BMW X5 M loses 56.3 percent of its value. This means the BMW X5 M retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS Q8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi RS Q8’s base engine makes 591 horsepower, and the BMW X5 M base engine makes 617 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
119113 - 144165
Starting MSRP:
125800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74477
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
134069 - 148100
Starting MSRP:
129700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
118407
Price Range:
105921 - 129573
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
74492
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
45686 - 118407
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22505
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
73261
Depreciation %:
0.58236427
Resale Value $:
52539
Residual Value %:
0.41763573
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.63048073
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.58236427 - 0.63600229
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
73189
Depreciation %:
0.56429566
Resale Value $:
56511
Residual Value %:
0.43570434
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
Audi RS Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 M Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS Q8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 15.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5 M
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.421689240821522
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 38.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi RS Q8 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 70Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 70Ranking
51 out of / 70Ranking
57 out of / 70Ranking
61 out of / 70BMW X5 M Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 70Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 24Ranking
30 out of / 70Ranking
40 out of / 70Ranking
40 out of / 70Ranking
59 out of / 70Ranking
60 out of / 62Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi RS Q8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro
BMW X5 M Trim Levels
Competition
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
591 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.107 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.112 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 19 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
293 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Massage Seats:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5512 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
197.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5498 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/40R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
295/35R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic / Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Orange
Dragon Orange Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Toronto Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Granite Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige
Brown
Taruma Brown
Gray
Adelaide Grey / Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
White
Ivory White/Atlas Grey
