2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (AWD) vs 2021 Audi S8 4.0 TFSI quattro (563 HP)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Tesla Model S vs Audi S8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceTesla Model S: AED 550,790Audi S8: AED 570,875Tesla Model S is AED 20,085 cheaper (4%).
- PowerTesla Model S: 1020 hpAudi S8: 563 hpTesla Model S makes 457 hp more.
- TorqueTesla Model S: 1420 NmAudi S8: 800 NmTesla Model S makes 620 Nm more.
- LengthTesla Model S: 4970 mmAudi S8: 5179 mmAudi S8 is 209 mm longer.
- SeatingTesla Model S: 5 SeaterAudi S8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceTesla Model S: 894 LAudi S8: 505 LTesla Model S carries 389 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Tesla Model S or Audi S8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Tesla Model S is AED 20,085 cheaper (4%). Tesla Model S makes 457 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Tesla
Model S Plaid (AWD)
AED 550,790*
Audi
S8 4.0 TFSI quattro (563 HP)
AED 570,875*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
1020
1420
Electric
8
4000
563
800
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
8
Displacement (cc)
-
4000
Power (hp)
1020
563
Peak Torque (Nm)
1420
800
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
82
10.4
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
82
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
10.4
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
2.1
322
3.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
2.1
3.8
Top Speed (km/h)
322
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Twin Motor
130 kWh
-
-
637
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
130 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
637
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4970
1964
1445
2960
-
-
-
894
-
4
5179
1945
1474
2998
-
-
-
505
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4970
5179
Width (mm)
1964
1945
Height (mm)
1445
1474
Wheelbase (mm)
2960
2998
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
894
505
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist