Audi SQ8 vs. BMW X5 M
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi SQ8 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 SQ8 and the BMW X5 M.
In comparing the Audi SQ8's and the BMW X5 M's specifications and ratings, the Audi SQ8 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. The BMW X5 M has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi SQ8's and the BMW X5 M's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi SQ8's price is between $102,692 and $127,436, with the BMW X5 M priced between $128,716 and $141,471.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi SQ8 loses 58.6 percent of its value and the BMW X5 M loses 54.8 percent of its value. This means the BMW X5 M retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi SQ8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi SQ8’s base engine makes 500 horsepower, and the BMW X5 M base engine makes 617 horsepower. The SQ8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The X5 M is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. This gives the Audi SQ8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X5 M. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$102,692 - $127,436
Starting MSRP:
$96,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$128,716 - $141,471
Starting MSRP:
$122,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,815
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$123,412
Price Range:
$112,195 - $135,171
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,691
# Good or Great Deals:
6
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$56,904
Depreciation %:
58.9%
Resale Value $:
$39,696
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Audi SQ8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 M Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi SQ8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5 M
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
7.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Audi SQ8 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
55 out of / 59Ranking
56 out of / 68Ranking
63 out of / 68Ranking
65 out of / 68BMW X5 M Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi SQ8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro Premium Plus, 4.0T quattro Prestige
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
500 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.096 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):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 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):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
41.3 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:
5214 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
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:
285/40R22
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
Ascari Blue Metallic / Waitomo Blue Metallic
Gold
Sakhir Gold Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Chili Red Metallic
Silver
Satellite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
Red
Toronto Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Rotor Gray w/ Anthracite Stitching
Red
Arras Red w/ Anthracite Stitching
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige
Gray
Adelaide Grey / Silverstone
Red
Not available
Brown
Taruma Brown
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
White
Ivory White/Atlas Grey
