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Audi A8 vs BYD Tang comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BYD Tang?

Audi A8 vs BYD Tang: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • marginally more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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BYD Tang

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Tang is considerably cheaper – starting at 64,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,086 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 472 km more than the Audi A8.

Tang

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 marginally more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 54 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 BYD Tang takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 120 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: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is clearly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers visibly more boot space – 390 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries slightly more – 700 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
Audi A8
BYD Tang

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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 Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Audi A8
BYD Tang

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
530 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
575 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
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
680 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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