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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A6 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 47,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Audi A6 Limousine?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A6 Limousine: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Audi A6 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

A6 Limousine

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 very slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers a bit more boot space – 492 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries a bit more – 625 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
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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 A6 Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
49 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,999 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
535 - 625 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
243 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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