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Porsche Panamera vs Audi Q8 comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 640 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 77,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Audi Q8?

Porsche Panamera vs Audi Q8: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • moderately more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Audi Q8

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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panamera

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 is markedly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers slightly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 17 km more than the Audi Q8.

Q8

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 Porsche Panamera offers moderately more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 640 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers somewhat more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Panamera

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 Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is somewhat lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers moderately more boot space – 605 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera holds a decisive overall lead 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
88 - 297 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
620 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Porsche Panamera?

The Porsche Panamera is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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