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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Audi Q8 e-tron?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • somewhat more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

Audi Q8 e-tron is noticeably cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,943 £.

Q8 e-tron

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers somewhat more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers noticeably more torque with 973 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 223 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 significantly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 780 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 569 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries only slightly more – 595 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron leads convincingly 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Audi Q8 e-tron

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

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 Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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