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Audi A8 vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs ), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Tesla Roadster?

Audi A8 vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

Tesla Roadster

  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 92,914 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers significantly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 942 km more than the Audi A8.

Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

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.

A8

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 9,200 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Roadster 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.

£184,285
Roadster

Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range : 1,000 km
Audi A8
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Audi A8
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
1,000 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
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
-

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
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Tesla
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