BMW X5 vs Audi Q8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Audi Q8
- Length194.3 in
- Height68.7 in
- Wheelbase117.1 in
- Curb weight4,828 lb – 5,260 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Audi Q8 width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (194.3 in vs 196.6 in)
- Width: Audi Q8 is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 84 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,960 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 67.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 84 lb heavier (5,044 lb vs 4,960 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.3 in shorter (194.3 in vs 196.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (117.1 in vs 117.9 in)
- Width: Audi Q8 is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Audi Q8
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q8 — Audi Q8 is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Audi Q8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.3 in | 196.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 67.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 117.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,044 lb | 4,960 lb | 84 lb |
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