Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.7 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro has the higher listed output at 408 hp; 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 is rated at 362 hp, a difference of 46 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro at 664 Nm and 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 at 550 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 569 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 49 litres. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 is listed at 2,400 kg. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro is 215 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Audi Q5 SQ5 has the lower listed starting price at $58,600, compared with $75,200 for 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro. 2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.