Engine Capacity Rating
3 L - 4
Fuel Economy Rating
7 Km/L - 8 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
340 BHP - 600
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
3 L - 4
Odometer Mileage
7 Km/L - 8 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
340 BHP - 507 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
500 Nm - 800 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
2998 cc - 3996 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
3 L - 4 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
4.1 sec - 5.9 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
Single Turbo
cylinders
8

Audi A3
Starting from
AED 149,900

Audi Q7
Starting from
AED 399,900

Audi A6
Starting from
AED 309,900

Audi Q5
Starting from
AED 259,900

Audi A5
Starting from
AED 229,900

Audi A7
Starting from
AED 354,900

Audi A8
Starting from
AED 469,900

Audi A4
Starting from
AED 164,300
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The 2026 Audi Q8 is a large coupe-SUV that trades the practicality of the Q7 for a sweeping roofline and a cabin that leans heavily toward luxury and driver focus — a deliberate rival to the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Prices in the UAE start from AED 449,900, rising to AED 799,900 for the range-topping Quattro Performance.
Every Q8 in the UAE lineup is powered by a 3.0 L turbocharged petrol engine producing 340 BHP, paired with an Automatic gearbox and Audi's quattro all-wheel drive as standard. It achieves 8 Km/L on a mixed cycle — competitive on fuel efficiency for a large luxury SUV of this size and output. The entry 55 TFSI - Progress Edition trim delivers a well-stocked standard specification including the dual-screen MMI interior, LED headlights and air suspension. Stepping up to the Quattro Performance adds sharper performance tuning, Sport Differential, and a more assertive exterior package — a meaningful upgrade for drivers who want the full athletic character of the Q8.
Pros: the interior cabin quality is genuinely flagship-grade — the dual-touchscreen MMI layout and quilted leather surfaces set a benchmark that most rivals can't match at this price. The coupe roofline sacrifices very little headroom in practice, yet the visual drama is significant. Cons: with seating for 5 only and a sloping roofline, buyers needing third-row flexibility will need to look at the Q7 instead. At AED 799,900 for the top variant, the Porsche Cayenne becomes a genuine alternative with a sportier driving character.
A small number of 2024 Q8 examples are available on CarSwitch from around AED 270,000 — roughly 40% below the new-car price, which reflects reasonable depreciation for a flagship SUV in its first ownership cycle.
Buyers cross-shopping the Q8 typically also consider the BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, and Porsche Cayenne — all coupe-SUVs in the same luxury bracket. The Q8 tends to win on interior technology and refinement, while the Cayenne leads on outright driving dynamics and the X6 on brand recognition among performance-SUV buyers.