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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Bentley Flying Spur?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • only slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 115,800 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 554 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers only slightly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 108 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers markedly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 203 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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 Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Bentley Flying Spur is slightly lighter – 2,330 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers noticeably more boot space – 569 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries barely more – 650 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 595 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Bentley Flying Spur

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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