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Audi A8 vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Ford Mustang Convertible?

Audi A8 vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Ford Mustang Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 noticeably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 125 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 Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 260 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is only slightly lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 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
Ford Mustang Convertible

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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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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Audi A8
Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Ford
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