Audi RSQ8 vs BMW XM
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 58: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 17 Sep 2026
Audi RSQ8
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 8 no dataFrom
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 471kW
- Economy
- 12.2 L/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 605L
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BMW XM
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$309,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Power
- 550kW
- Economy
- 12.8 L/100km as a hybrid
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 527L
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BMW XM: we're still completing kerb weight, electric range and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$257,227RRP
- no option data for this car
$309,900RRP
- with the Audi RSQ8's standard kit: $309,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Audi RSQ8 Performance
$257,227
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 17 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,166 a week in repayments ($257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
BMW XM Label
$309,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,410 a week in repayments ($309,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi RSQ8 starts $52,673 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$1,166/wk(≈$5,054/mo)
Estimate on the Audi RSQ8 at $257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
We hold no ANCAP data for the Audi RSQ8. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW XM. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Audi RSQ8 and 8 on the BMW XM.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi RSQ8
None open on our record
BMW XM
- REC-005906 · published 5 Mar 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
25.7kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (7.4kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi RSQ8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW XM gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi RSQ8 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the BMW XM. The BMW XM counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi RSQ8 gets leather upholstery while the BMW XM offers merino leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi RSQ8 and 4-zone in the BMW XM.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi RSQ8 uses a Petrol producing 471kW and 850Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds.
The BMW XM responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 550kW and 1000Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
The BMW XM has the clear power advantage at 550kW vs 471kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi RSQ8 is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi RSQ8 measures 5,012mm long on a 2,998mm wheelbase, 98mm shorter than the BMW XM at 5,110mm (3,105mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW XM generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 605L in the Audi RSQ8 and 527L in the BMW XM, giving the Audi RSQ8 a 78L advantage.
For towing, the Audi RSQ8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The BMW XM turns in a 11.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Audi RSQ8's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $3,477 a year (12.2 L/100km) and fuel for the BMW XM about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $171 a year less for the Audi RSQ8. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi RSQ8) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW XM).
Where each one leads
The Audi RSQ8: the lower starting price ($257,227 against $309,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (605L against 527L), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,700kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($3,477 a year against $3,648).
The BMW XM: more power (550kW against 471kW).
The Verdict
Level at 58: here's what splits them
The Audi RSQ8 and BMW XM are level on the CarSorted Score at 58 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: safety (BMW XM ahead by 6 points), practicality (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 6 points), fuel economy (Audi RSQ8 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi RSQ8 costs about $171 less (12.2 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 605L in the Audi RSQ8, 527L in the BMW XM.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$1,166/wk(≈$5,054/mo)
Estimate on the Audi RSQ8 at $257,227 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi RSQ8Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi RSQ8 and BMW XM?
The Audi RSQ8 is the cheapest at $257,227 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW XM by $52,673.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi RSQ8 uses the least fuel at 12.2L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW XM, and we hold no ANCAP data for Audi RSQ8, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi RSQ8 has the largest boot at 605L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi RSQ8 has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW XM makes the most power at 550kW. The Audi RSQ8 is quickest to 100km/h in 3.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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