Audi A8 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Audi A8, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Audi A8 and are good next research steps.

from £55,000

Audi A7

Price 55,000 - 117,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 204 - 630 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Electric Range 67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity 14.4 kWh
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2,023 - 2,024
Max Speed 245 - 280 km/h
Torque 370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Doors 5
Model A7
Modell A7 Sportback 40 TDI, A7 Sportback 45 TDI, A7 Sportback 45 TFSI, A7 Sportback 50 TDI, A7 Sportback 50 TFSI e, A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e, A7 Sportback 55 TFSI, RS7 performance Sportback, RS7 Sportback, S7 Sportback TDI
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level quattro S tronic, S tronic, quattro tiptronic, tiptronic
Power kW 150 - 463 kW
co2 28 - 276 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 1,770 - 2,150 kg
Fuel tank capacity 52 - 73 L
Trunk capacity 380 - 535 L
Length 4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width 1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height 1,422 - 1,424 mm
Brand Audi
Max trunk capacity 1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload 510 - 600 kg

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considerably cheaper
only slightly more power
substantially more efficient
a bit more electric range
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
moderately lighter
markedly more trunk space

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from £29,600

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Price 29,600 - 36,400 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 178 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 - 9.2 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 180 km/h
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Corolla
Modell Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid, Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Comfort, Business Edition, Teamplayer, GR SPORT, Lounge
Power kW 103 - 131 kW
co2 100 g/km
Engine capacity 1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Curb weight 1,485 - 1,515 kg
Fuel tank capacity 43 L
Trunk capacity 581 - 596 L
Length 4,650 mm
Width 1,790 mm
Height 1,435 mm
Brand Toyota
Max trunk capacity 1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload 400 - 440 kg

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Quick data check: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

considerably more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
barely more efficient
visibly lighter
markedly more trunk space

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from £32,500

Honda Civic

Price 32,500 - 35,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Civic
Modell Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance e-CVT, Sport e-CVT, Advance e-CVT
Power kW 135 kW
co2 108 - 114 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,517 - 1,533 kg
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 348 - 397 kg

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Quick data check: Honda Civic

clearly more power
very slightly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
markedly lighter

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from £50,500

Mercedes E-Class

Price 50,500 - 119,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 186 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Electric Range 101 - 116 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 8.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model E-Klasse
Modell E 200, E 450, E 53 Hybrid AMG, E 300 e, E 400 e, E 300 de, E 200 d, E 220 d, E 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, D
Trim Level Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 1 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 137 - 430 kW
co2 39 - 172 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity 370 - 540 L
Width 1,880 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 530 - 640 kg
Variant Limousine, AMG Limousine

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Quick data check: Mercedes E-Class

marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
only slightly more power
significantly more efficient
substantially more electric range
somewhat lighter
clearly more trunk space

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from £78,900

Mercedes GLE

Price 78,900 - 115,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 309 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.5 - 6.2 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model GLE
Modell GLE 450, GLE 450 e, GLE 350 d, GLE 450 d, GLE 53 AMG, GLE 53 Hybrid AMG
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 227 - 430 kW
co2 72 - 241 g/km
Engine capacity 2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity 485 - 655 L
Width 2,010 - 2,018 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 495 - 770 kg
Variant AMG, AMG Coupé, Coupé

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Quick data check: Mercedes GLE

moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly lighter
somewhat cheaper
very slightly more power
clearly more efficient
substantially more electric range
considerably more trunk space

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from £70,600

Audi Q7

Price 70,600 - 100,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 231 - 507 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Electric Range 81 - 82 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.1 - 7.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8
Model Q7
Modell Q7 3.0 TFSI, Q7 3.0 TDI, SQ7 TFSI, Q7 3.0 TFSI e
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer), S line quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), S line quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer), tiptronic (5-Sitzer), tiptronic (7-Sitzer), S line business quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), S line business quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 170 - 373 kW
co2 86 - 271 g/km
Engine capacity 2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 2,055 - 2,460 kg
Trunk capacity 563 - 887 L
Width 1,970 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 640 - 885 kg

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Quick data check: Audi Q7

somewhat more power
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
clearly cheaper
visibly more efficient
visibly more electric range
considerably more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

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