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Audi A8 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Lucid Air?

Audi A8 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • barely lighter
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Lucid Air

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lucid Air is visibly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,514 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers substantially more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 824 km more than the Audi A8.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 1,140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is barely lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries slightly more – 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.

from £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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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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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Audi A8
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 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 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lucid
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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