Audi A8 vs Audi Q4 e-tron

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the Audi Q4 e-tron? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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Audi Q4 e-tronAudi Q4 e-tron
SpecAudi A8Audi Q4 e-tron
Horsepower (max)563 hp335 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s5.4 s
Top speed250 km/h210 km/h
Variants22
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanCompact electric SUV
GenerationD5 LCIFZ
Production2022 – present2021 – present
Length5,191 mm4,588 mm
Width1,945 mm1,865 mm
Height1,473 mm1,632 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,764 mm

Audi A8 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or Audi Q4 e-tron faster?
The Audi A8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Audi Q4 e-tron's 5.1s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 5.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the Audi Q4 e-tron?
The Audi A8 makes more power: 563 hp (420 kW) versus 335 hp (250 kW) for the Audi Q4 e-tron.
Is the Audi A8 or Audi Q4 e-tron faster on top speed?
The Audi A8 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 130 mph (210 km/h) for the Audi Q4 e-tron.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the Audi Q4 e-tron?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the Audi Q4 e-tron is a compact electric suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.