BMW X7 vs Audi Q8

The BMW X7 starts from $174,900 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q8 opens at $143,415. That makes the Audi Q8 the more affordable entry point by $31,485.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $192,390 and $157,757 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q8 by roughly $2,140 in fuel alone.

Both the BMW X7 and Audi Q8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the BMW X7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BMW X7 and 8 in the Audi Q8.

The BMW X7 features a 14.9-inch touchscreen, while the Audi Q8 gets a 10.1-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW X7 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Audi Q8. The Audi Q8 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BMW X7 uses a Diesel producing 259kW and 720Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 seconds.

The Audi Q8 responds with a Diesel MHEV making 210kW and 600Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

The BMW X7 has the clear power advantage at 259kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW X7 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW X7 measures 5,181mm long on a 3,105mm wheelbase, 195mm longer than the Audi Q8 at 4,986mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 750L in the BMW X7 and 660L in the Audi Q8, giving the BMW X7 a 90L advantage. The BMW X7 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Audi Q8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the BMW X7 and $2,394/year for the Audi Q8. That is a $428 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q8.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (BMW X7) vs $2,394 (Audi Q8). The Audi Q8 saves you roughly $428 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW X7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q8). Both match on warranty length.