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Bentley Bentayga vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Audi Q8?

Bentley Bentayga vs Audi Q8: Key differences

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi Q8 is significantly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 99,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 30 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

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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 moderately more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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, Audi Q8 is a bit lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries markedly more – 835 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 is clearly superior 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 £77,300
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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
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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
294 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Bentley Bentayga?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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