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Audi A8 vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Audi A8 vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 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, BMW 4 Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers somewhat more boot space – 440 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries considerably more – 700 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is barely ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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