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Audi A8 vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Bentley Continental Coupe?

Audi A8 vs Bentley Continental Coupe: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Coupe

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A8 is clearly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 101,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 549 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Continental Coupe takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers only slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Audi A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers barely more boot space – 390 L compared to 358 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far ahead 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
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
Audi A8
Bentley Continental Coupe

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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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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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Audi A8
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
475 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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