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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Audi A8?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Audi A8: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Audi A8

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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.

Ford Mustang Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

A8

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 A8 offers markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 125 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

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, Ford Mustang Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is decisively ahead 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
Ford Mustang Convertible
Audi A8

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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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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Ford Mustang Convertible
Audi A8

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 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
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
Ford
Brand
Audi
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