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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Audi A8?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A8: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Audi A8

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  • considerably more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 8 Series Coupé is marginally cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 barely more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 8 Series Coupé is a bit lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers a bit 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 clearly more – 700 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is far 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
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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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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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