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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • moderately more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

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

Audi Q8 e-tron is markedly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,943 £.

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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 it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers moderately more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 223 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 780 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers markedly more boot space – 569 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly 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
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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