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Audi A8 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Cadillac Lyriq?

Audi A8 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • noticeably lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

Cadillac Lyriq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,229 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 472 km more than the Audi A8.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers barely more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers barely more torque with 880 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is noticeably lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 678 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers visibly more boot space – 588 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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.

from £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 km
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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
426 - 487 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
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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