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Audi A8 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Audi A8 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more efficient

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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.

BMW 8 Series Coupé is marginally cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers marginally more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers a bit 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 clearly more – 700 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 holds a decisive overall lead 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
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Audi A8
BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
-
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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