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Audi A8 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Bentley Flying Spur?

Audi A8 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A8 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 17 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 barely more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 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:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is somewhat lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers only slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries only slightly more – 700 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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
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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 Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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