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Audi A8 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 392 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 Gran Coupe?

Audi A8 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers moderately more torque with 800 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is decisively 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, Plug-in 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
BMW 4 Series Gran 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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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Audi A8
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 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
E, D, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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