Car comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

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

New comparison

AUDI Q5 III (GU)

3.0 TDI V6

299 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present
VS

AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Lightest
    2,060 kg
    4,542 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,027 km
    638 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
299hp223kW
286hp213kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,700kg5,952lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
1,027km638mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,717mm186in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,995mm79in
Height
1,647mm65in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,679mm66in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,691mm67in
Trunk volume
520L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,473L
1,755L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V63,620-3,750 rpm1,500-3,620 rpm4,000 rpm
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 has 13 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
2,160 kg
4,762 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V65.0 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI: 0.5 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
956 km
594 mi
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
1,027 km
638 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
241 km/h
150 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,647 mm
64.8 in
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

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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI
Power
299 hp
223 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,647 mm
64.8 in
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
Range score
956 km
594 mi
1,027 km
638 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 72 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6
AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.0 TDI V6
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDIQ5 II (FY)Facelift 202050 TDI V6
50 TDI
50 TDI V6
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIQ8 (4M)Facelift 202350 TDI V6
3.0 TDI V6
50 TDI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDIQ5 II (FY)50 TDI
3.0 TDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
3.0 TDI V6
3.2 FSI V6
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
50 TDI
50 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIQ650 TFSI V6
50 TDI
45 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIQ3 II (F3)45 TFSI
50 TDI
50 71 kWh
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIe-tron50 71 kWh
3.0 TDI V6
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDISQ2Facelift 20202.0 TFSI
50 TDI
50 95 kWh
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIQ8 e-tron50 95 kWh
3.0 TDI V6
2.0 TFSI
VS
AUDIQ5 III (GU)3.0 TDI V6vsAUDISQ22.0 TFSI
50 TDI
50 95 kWh
VS
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDIvsAUDIQ8 e-tron Sportback50 95 kWh
AUDI Q5 III (GU) 3.0 TDI V6 vs AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI - car comparison - FastVsFaster