Strengths
- Nürburgring SUV record holder
- 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8
- Active anti-roll bars
Weaknesses
- Heavy thirst
- Premium pricing
- Carbon build-up
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform (Q7 / Q8 / Cayenne / Urus sibling)
- 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 with 48V MHEV
- Quattro Torsen
- 8-speed Tiptronic
- Active anti-roll bars (eAWS)
- Air suspension
- Ceramic brakes optional
- RS Q8 Performance 631 bhp from 2024
Common issues
- Carbon build-up
- MHEV 48V faults
- Air suspension compressor wear
- MMI freezes pre-2022
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 4M's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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RS Q8 4.0 TFSI MHEV
BHP591
Torque800 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top190 mph
MPG23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
RS Q8 Performance 4.0 TFSI MHEV
BHP631
Torque850 Nm
0–603.6 s
Top190 mph
MPG23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT