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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 460 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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