Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIvsAUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 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 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

268 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    782 L
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
286hp213kW
268hp200kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
-
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,027km638mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,817mm111in
Front track
1,679mm66in
-
Rear track
1,691mm67in
-
Trunk volume
605L
782L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,611L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
31.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI has 18 hp more than AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: 18 hp (13 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
1,925 kg
4,244 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 2.1 L/100 km.

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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
691 km
430 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 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 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIAUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
268 hp
200 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
1,027 km
638 mi
691 km
430 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 336 km (209 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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