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Audi A8 vs Audi A4 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Audi A4 Limousine?

Audi A8 vs Audi A4 Limousine: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Audi A4 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,543 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.6 L/100km – no difference here.

A4 Limousine

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 Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is clearly superior overall 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
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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

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Audi A4 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
121 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
4,762 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
490 - 540 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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