2026 Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro 3.0L (340 HP) vs 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 840i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi A8 vs BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi A8: AED 459,900BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: AED 453,000BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is AED 6,900 cheaper (2%).
- LengthAudi A8: 5172 mmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 5082 mmAudi A8 is 90 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi A8: 5 SeaterBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 4 SeaterAudi A8 seats 5 Seater; BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe seats 4 Seater.
- Boot spaceAudi A8: 505 LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 440 LAudi A8 carries 65 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi A8 or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is AED 6,900 cheaper (2%). Audi A8 seats 5 Seater; BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe seats 4 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Audi
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro 3.0L (340 HP)
AED 459,900*
BMW
8 Series Gran Coupe 840i
AED 453,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
3000
-
-
Petrol
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
-
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
500
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
-
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
82
-
68
12.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
82
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
12.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
-
-
5.2
250
0 to 100 (s)
-
5.2
Top Speed (km/h)
-
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
5172
1945
1473
2998
-
-
-
505
-
4
5082
1932
1407
3023
1890
245/40 R19
275/35 R19
440
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
5172
5082
Width (mm)
1945
1932
Height (mm)
1473
1407
Wheelbase (mm)
2998
3023
Weight (kg)
-
1890
Front Tyres
-
245/40 R19
Rear Tyres
-
275/35 R19
Cargo Space (L)
505
440
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
4 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
4 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
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
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
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.