Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIvsAUDI Q5 II (FY) · Facelift 2020 45 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

AUDI Q5 II (FY) · Facelift 2020

45 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,027 km
    638 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,027km638mi
Calculated
933km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,682mm184in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,662mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,819mm111in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,691mm67in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
605L
520L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,520L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIAUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
24.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI has 21 hp more than AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI6.1 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI6.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
1,027 km
638 mi
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
933 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 km/h
150 mph
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202045 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,662 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,027 km
638 mi
933 km
580 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIAUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AUDI Q5 II (FY) Facelift 2020 45 TFSI

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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