2027 Audi A8 vs. 2026 Porsche Panamera

TrueCar says the Audi A8's $96,495 MSRP undercuts the Porsche Panamera's $115,350 by $18,855, a gap that stretches to $23,333 based on real-world average prices, and the A8 also wins on fuel economy at 19 city/27 highway mpg versus the Panamera's 18 city/25 highway. iSeeCars says the Panamera has a slight reliability edge at 7.6 out of 10 versus the A8 L's 7.4, its base engine makes 348 hp against the A8 L's 335, and it has the advantage in maximum range at 593 highway miles versus the A8 L's 564, while the A8 L delivers higher fuel efficiency at 22 mpg average versus the Panamera's 21.

Which to choose, and why

$18,855 to $23,333 cheaper, thriftier A8

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Audi A8's $96,495 MSRP undercuts the Porsche Panamera's $115,350 by $18,855, a gap that stretches to $23,333 based on real-world average prices, and the A8 also wins on fuel economy at 19 city/27 highway mpg versus the Panamera's 18 city/25 highway.

The Panamera is slightly more reliable, more powerful, and goes farther

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) says the Panamera has a slight reliability edge at 7.6 out of 10 versus the A8 L's 7.4, its base engine makes 348 hp against the A8 L's 335, and it has the advantage in maximum range at 593 highway miles versus the A8 L's 564, while the A8 L delivers higher fuel efficiency at 22 mpg average versus the Panamera's 21.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Audi A8 or Porsche Panamera?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the A8, by $18,855 at MSRP.

Which has more range, the Audi A8 or Porsche Panamera?

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) says the Panamera, at 593 highway miles versus the A8 L's 564.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Audi A8: 1 records · Porsche Panamera: 2 records.

Decision field	Audi A8	Porsche Panamera
Exact EPA records	1	2
Model / option labels	1	2
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid	2.9L 6-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic (S8)	Automatic (AM-S8)
Fuel types	Premium	Premium
EPA classes	Large Cars	Large Cars
Combined efficiency	22 MPG/MPGe	21 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$3650 per year	$3800 per year

Head to head

Audi A8 vs. Porsche Panamera: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Audi A8	Porsche Panamera
Starting price (KBB base)	$96,395	$108,550
Top trim price (KBB base)	$96,395	$232,950
Horsepower	335 hp	348-771 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft	368-737 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	5.6 sec	2.8-5 sec
Curb weight	4,773 lb	4,295-5,311 lb
Length	209.5 in	198.9-199 in
Wheelbase	123.1 in	116.1 in
Cargo volume	12.5 cu ft	44.3-46.9 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Audi A8 starts $12,155 lower: $96,395 against $108,550 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Porsche Panamera leads: 771 hp against 335 hp.
On peak torque, the Porsche Panamera leads: 737 lb-ft against 369 lb-ft.
The Porsche Panamera is quicker to 60 mph: 2.8 sec against 5.6 sec.
The Porsche Panamera is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,295 lb against 4,773 lb.
On length, the Audi A8 leads: 209.5 in against 199 in.
On wheelbase, the Audi A8 leads: 123.1 in against 116.1 in.
On cargo volume, the Porsche Panamera leads: 46.9 cu ft against 12.5 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 4 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera.

2027 Audi A8

The Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, and currently in its fourth generation, the A8 has been offered with either front- or permanent all-wheel drive and in short- and long-wheelbase variants. The first two generations employed the Volkswagen Group D platform, with the current generation deriving from the MLB platform.

Source: Audi A8 (Wikipedia)

Engines. Previewed as the Audi Avantissimo concept at the 2001 IAA exhibition in Frankfurt, the second-generation Audi A8 (Typ 4E), built on the Volkswagen Group D3 platform, was unveiled via press release in July 2002 and introduced in November 2002 in Europe and in June 2003 (as a 2004 model) in the United States.

Marketing. As part of the 2013 S8 4.0 TFSI quattro launch in the US, a TV commercial called 'Suspect' was produced in association with Venables Bell & Partners, USA, Furlined, The Whitehouse, 740 Sound Design & Mix, Lime Studios; starring Abigail Spencer.

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2026 Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera is a mid- to full-sized luxury car (E-segment or F-segment for LWB in Europe) manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It currently spans across three generations, using a front-engine and rear- or all-wheel drive configuration. The Panamera debuted at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in April 2009, later launching hybrid and diesel versions in 2011.

Reception: Despite the differences in dimensions and design, a reviewer noted that the Panamera's driving dynamics were close to that of the 911, and it "seems to occupy the no-man's-land between really good sports sedans and proper sports cars", and so far the Panamera has won some comparison tests against other four-door performance cars on the market such as the Maserati Quattroporte and Aston Martin Rapide.

Source: Porsche Panamera (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)

December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 2025, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
July 2025, Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring. Consequence: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Porsche Panamera, most often about air bags (1).

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Audi A8 or the 2026 Porsche Panamera?

Efficiency

The 2027 Audi A8 lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (22 vs. the 2026 Porsche Panamera's 21 MPG/MPGe).