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Audi A8 vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Lucid Air?

Audi A8

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Lucid Air

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.

Lucid Air has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18514 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs clearly better – achieving up to 882 km, about 824 km more than the Audi A8.

Air

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 Lucid Air has a convincingly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs distinct better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Audi A8 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls clearly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 1140 Nm difference.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A8 is minimal lighter – 2035 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers somewhat more room – 627 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A8 a bit takes the win – 700 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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.

Audi A8
Lucid Air

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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km

Audi A8

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Audi A8
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
91400 - 134900 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2035 - 2415 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5190 - 5320 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1945 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1473 - 1488 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lucid
Is the Audi A8 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.