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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Audi A8?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Audi A8: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi A8

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  • only slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Coupe

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.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

A8

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 Audi A8 offers only slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers somewhat more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries significantly more – 700 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 sits just 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Audi A8

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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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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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Audi A8

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General

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