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Audi Q8 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Audi Q8 vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 Q8 offers noticeably more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers noticeably more boot space – 605 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is decisively ahead 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
Audi Q8
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Audi Q8
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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