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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X5

2025 Audi Q8 e-tron vs 2025 BMW X5 — two standard SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Audi Q8 e-tron

2025 Audi Q8 e-tron

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS5 – 0Audi Q8 e-tron wins 5 of 5 categories
BMW X5

2025 BMW X5

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $2,350 a year less in fuel for the Audi Q8 e-tron (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

In NHTSA crash tests the Audi Q8 e-tron scores higher overall (5 vs 4 stars).

Across all model years since 2005, the Audi Q8 e-tron has had fewer recall campaigns (1 vs 85).

The two cars

The 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive. It measures about 194 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,534 lb.

The 2025 BMW X5 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 194 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,335 lb (M50i 4dr SUV).

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
EV
Fuel
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
EV
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
25 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
23 city
272 mi
EV range
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$950
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$3,300

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
617 hp
193.7 in
Length
192.1 in
76.4 in
Width
78 in
64.2 in
Height
68.9 in
5,534 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,978 lb

Safety & reliability

★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating
★★★★
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Driver-assist features standard
9
0
Recalls (2025)
5
1
Recalls, all years since 2005
85
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
63

Interest

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Buying used

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Best used year
2023
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Year to avoid
2019

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron if…

  • You want an EV with more range (272 miles)
  • Crash-test stars matter most (5 vs 4)
  • You put reliability history first (1 vs 85 recalls since 2005)

Choose the BMW X5 if…

It doesn't clearly beat the Audi Q8 e-tron on any measure we track.

Pros & cons of each

2025 Audi Q8 e-tron

  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
  • No recalls so far

2025 BMW X5

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2025 standard SUV (21 MPG).
  • Strong performanceUp to 617 hp, versus about 456 hp for similar 2025 models.
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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