Audi A8 vs BMW i4

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the BMW i4? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
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BMW i4BMW i4
SpecAudi A8BMW i4
Horsepower (max)563 hp536 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.9 s
Top speed250 km/h225 km/h
Variants24
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanPerformance EV Gran Coupe
GenerationD5 LCIG26
Production2022 – present2022 – present
Length5,191 mm4,783 mm
Width1,945 mm1,852 mm
Height1,473 mm1,448 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm2,856 mm

Audi A8 vs BMW i4: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or BMW i4 faster?
Both the Audi A8 and BMW i4 hit 0-60 mph in about 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the BMW i4?
The Audi A8 makes more power: 563 hp (420 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the Audi A8 or BMW i4 faster on top speed?
The Audi A8 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the BMW i4?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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