Audi A8 D5 or Porsche Panamera 971?

2017–present vs 2016–2023 · Sedan vs Liftback

In short

Length: A8 D5 5,192 mm, Panamera 971 5,049 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D5 505 l, Panamera 971 495 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D5 2.5 l/100 km, Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D5 210–420 kW, Panamera 971 243–404 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D5 40 items (Basis), Panamera 971 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D52017–present · 6 engines · Basis, L, Advance, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023 · 4 engines · Panamera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D52017–presentno listings	Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,172 mm–5,192 mm	Length5,049 mm
Width	Width1,945 mm	Width1,937 mm
Height	Height1,473 mm	Height1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,998 mm	Wheelbase2,950 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–505 l	Trunk volume405 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,895 kg–2,265 kg	Curb weight1,815 kg–2,170 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–82 l	Fuel tank75 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2016–2023
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines4
Power	Power210–420 kW (286–571 hp)	Power243–404 kW (330–549 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 4 E-Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · Turbo 4.0
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed306 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Panamera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · L	Items in the top trim43 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort12 · 14
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Genuine Leather	Genuine Leather—	Genuine Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D5 or Porsche Panamera 971?

Length: Audi A8 D5 5,192 mm, Porsche Panamera 971 5,049 mm (a 143 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,998 vs 2,950 mm. Boot: 505 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D5 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The most frugal Audi A8 D5 uses 2.5 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km (4 E-Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D5 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The strongest Audi A8 D5 makes 420 kW (571 hp) (S8 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Porsche Panamera 971 404 kW (549 hp) (Turbo 4.0).

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