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Audi A8 vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BYD ETP3?

Audi A8 vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
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BYD ETP3

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,751 £.

As for electric range, the BYD ETP3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 233 km, about 175 km more than the Audi A8.

ETP3

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 significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 620 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is markedly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries slightly more – 780 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 is clearly superior 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 km
Audi A8
BYD ETP3

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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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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Audi A8
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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