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Audi A8 vs Bentley Bentayga - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 177300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Bentley Bentayga?

Audi A8

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Bentley Bentayga

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

A8 @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A8 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 91400 £, while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177300 £. That’s a price difference of around 85886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A8 manages with 7 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L. The difference is about 6 L per 100 km.

Bentayga @ Bentley Motors

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 Audi A8 has a minimal edge – offering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Bentley Bentayga performs to a small extent better – reaching 290 km/h, while the Audi A8 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A8 pulls slight stronger with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Audi A8 is a bit lighter – 2035 kg compared to 2415 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A8 offers slight more room – 505 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, Bentley Bentayga slightly takes the win – 835 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A8 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £91,400
A8 @ Audi AG

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7 - 11.5 L
Audi A8
Bentley Bentayga

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Audi A8

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Audi A8
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Bentayga @ Bentley Motors

Costs and Consumption

Price
91400 - 134900 £
Price
177300 - 230400 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
13 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.30 kWh
co2
183 - 260 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2035 - 2295 kg
Curb weight
2415 - 2514 kg
Trunk capacity
505 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
5190 - 5320 mm
Length
5125 - 5305 mm
Width
1945 mm
Width
1998 mm
Height
1473 - 1488 mm
Height
1728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1774 L
Payload
540 - 700 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
Is the Audi A8 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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