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Audi A8 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Audi A8 vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

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 A8 is substantially cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 236,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers visibly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 199 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers a bit more torque with 900 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,945 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers visibly more boot space – 390 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Audi A8

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
-
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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