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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 E71 vs Audi Q8 SUV: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

large SUV · 2009 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW ActiveHybrid X6 E71

3,278 €per year

10,1 L/100 km weighted · 21.85 € per 100 km · 1 511 L per year

Gap37 € per yearin favour of the ActiveHybrid X6 (−1 %)≈ 16 L diesel
BAudi Q8 SUV

3,315 €per year

9,3 L/100 km weighted · 22.10 € per 100 km · 1 395 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ActiveHybridBB · Q8Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,419 €3,703 €284 € · ActiveHybrid
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,278 €3,315 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,170 €3,013 €157 € · Q8

Cumulative saving for the ActiveHybrid X6

1 year
37 €
3 years
111 €
5 years
185 €
10 years
369 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.9 L/100 km · 8.9 L/100 km
Power
485 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
2,450 kg · 2,160 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and Audi Q8 SUV have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.