Audi Q8 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi Q8 · BMW X5
- Length196.6 in
- Height67.2 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight5,004 lb
- Width78.5 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (196.6 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Audi Q8 is 0.4 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 122 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 5,126 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 2.9 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 122 lb heavier (5,004 lb vs 5,126 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (196.6 in vs 194.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Audi Q8 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q8 — Audi Q8 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 2.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q8 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.6 in | 194.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 69.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 117.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5,004 lb | 5,126 lb | 122 lb |
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