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Audi A8 vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

Audi A8 vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 156,703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 11.2 L/100km.

Wraith

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 Rolls-Royce Wraith offers only slightly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers a bit more torque with 900 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A8

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: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is somewhat lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers a bit more boot space – 470 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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Audi A8

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Rolls-Royce
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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