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Audi A8 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Audi A8 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • significantly cheaper
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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:

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

Nissan Primastar Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,042 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries noticeably more – 1,002 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far ahead 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 £91,400
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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
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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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