Audi Q8 55 TFSI vs X4 M40i — full comparison

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

X4 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

A premium 5-seat AWD with strong V6 power, the Audi Q8 55 TFSI shines on road trips thanks to generous cargo space and confident performance. It’s less compelling for dense city driving or buyers seeking track-focused dynamics.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.1 L/100kmAWD

Car B

X4 M40i

The BMW X4 M40i is a premium SUV that combines 360 hp performance (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) with five-seat practicality and a 525 L trunk for road trips. Its 10.6 L/100 km consumption and 73,300 price make it less compelling for city-heavy, budget-minded use.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety360 hp

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Usage fit

Family 76 / 65

City 26 / 23

Budget / value 43 / 24

Road trip 76 / 65

Performance 38 / 30

Cargo 42 / 37

Practical 53 / 38

Premium 63 / 65

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q8 55 TFSI · Orange = X4 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q8 55 TFSI X4 M40i

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Pros & cons

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

Strong V6 performance (340 hp, 5.6 s 0–100 km/h) for confident passing
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and varied conditions
605 L trunk and 5 seats suit family travel and luggage
Ranks well for safety in its class
9.1 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for city commutes
Five-seat configuration only; no third row
Premium pricing may exceed some budgets
Despite high power, not aimed at hardcore performance driving

X4 M40i

Rapid acceleration: 4.3 s 0–100 km/h and 360 hp.
Strong highway performance from 500 Nm torque and 250 km/h top-speed headroom.
Practical for trips: five seats and a 525 L cargo area.
Premium, performance-first positioning suited to road-trip priorities.
Combined consumption of 10.6 L/100 km can be costly for city driving.
Premium pricing around 73,300 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
Only five seats—no third row for larger families.
Gasoline powertrain may not satisfy efficiency-led shoppers.

Verdict

Pick Audi Q8 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi Q8 55 TFSI uses 9.1 L/100km vs 10.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick X4 M40i if…

More power

X4 M40i puts out 360 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q8 55 TFSI

X4 M40i

Verdict

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