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Audi A8 vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Maxus Euniq 5?

Audi A8 vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Maxus Euniq 5

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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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 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.

Maxus Euniq 5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,972 £.

As for electric range, the Maxus Euniq 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 360 km, about 302 km more than the Audi A8.

Euniq 5

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 clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is somewhat lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers clearly more boot space – 390 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 390 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is narrowly ahead 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
Maxus Euniq 5

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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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Maxus Euniq 5

The Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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Audi A8
Maxus Euniq 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
360 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
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,825 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
541 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Maxus
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