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Audi A8 L vs Porsche Panamera

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Audi A8 L
Porsche Panamera

Audi

A8 L

Last listed ₹1.34 Crore

No longer sold in India

Full A8 L page Change

Porsche

Panamera

From ₹1.79 Crore

Full Panamera page Change
Audi A8 LA8 L Celebration · ₹1.34 Crore
Porsche PanameraPanamera Standard · ₹1.79 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A8 L: ₹1.34 Crore (ahead) Panamera: ₹1.79 Crore A8 L ₹45.12 lakh cheaper
Airbags A8 L: 10 airbags (ahead) Panamera: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage A8 L: 11.70 kmpl (ahead) Panamera: 10.50 kmpl Claimed
Power A8 L: 335 bhp Panamera: 353 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot A8 L: 505 litres (ahead) Panamera: 494 litres Length 5,320 vs 5,052 mm
Versions A8 L: 2 Panamera: 2 Only A8 L: hybrid, automatic

Pick the A8 L for the lower price, more airbags, better claimed mileage and the bigger boot.

Pick the Panamera for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Crore
₹1.79 Crore
On-road in
₹1.53 Crore
₹2.04 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,56,807 a month
₹3,43,156 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
335 bhp
353 PS
Torque
Not listed
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
11.70 kmpl
10.50 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Luxury Sedan
Executive Luxury Sports Fastback / Saloon
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Rear Executive Lounge)
4 / 5 Seats (2+2 Executive)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / Strong Hybrid
Displacement
2,995 cc (3.0L V6)
2,894 cc (2.9L Twin-Turbo V6, Panamera) / 3,996 cc (4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, GTS)
Engine Config
3.0L Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 with 48V MHEV
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (353 PS & 500 Nm on Panamera) / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (500 PS & 660 Nm on GTS)
Drivetrain
quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on Panamera / Porsche Traction Management (PTM) Active All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on GTS
0-100
5.7 sec
5.3 sec (Panamera); 3.8 sec (GTS, with Sport Chrono)
Top Speed
250 km/h
272 km/h (Panamera); GTS figure not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic
8-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission)
Gears
8
8
Paddles
Yes
Yes
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid System (MHEV)
Porsche E-Hybrid 400V System with 25.9 kWh Battery Pack (up to 91 km pure electric zero-emission WLTP range)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-Piston Calipers)
Six-Piston Monobloc Caliper Ventilated Discs (Front 390 mm) / Opt PCCB Ceramic (420 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (350 mm)
Four-Piston Caliper Discs (Rear 365 mm)
Front Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Active Damper Control (Optional Predictive Active Suspension)
Porsche Active Ride Suspension (Revolutionary 2-Valve Active Dampers with Individual Hydraulic Pumps, Eliminates Body Roll, Pitch & Dive completely)
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Air Suspension with Dynamic All-Wheel Steering
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Porsche Active Ride & Rear-Axle Steering (up to 2.8°)
Wheel Type
19-inch 10-Parallel Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
20-inch / 21-inch Panamera SportDesign Forged Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
255/45 R19 Tubeless Radial
Front: 275/40 ZR20, Rear: 315/35 ZR20 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Compressor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,320 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,945 mm
1,937 mm (2,165 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,488 mm
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
3,128 mm
2,950 mm (Massive executive fastback wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
150 mm (Variable via Air Suspension)
134 mm (Active Ride Auto-Lifts 55 mm for entry)
Kerb Weight
2,130 kg
1,885 kg (Panamera) / 2,360 kg (Turbo E-Hybrid)
Boot Space
505 Litres
494 Litres (expandable to 1,328 L with fastback hatch) / 421L (E-Hybrid)
Fuel Tank
82 Litres
80 Litres
Turning Radius
5.9 m (with All-Wheel Steering)
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
10 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, rear center)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, driver/passenger knee airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ASR, ABS, EBD, Predictive Safety Systems)
Yes (Porsche Stability Management PSM, PTV Plus, Porsche Active Ride Roll Compensation, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Audi Pre Sense 360, Adaptive Cruise Assist with Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Keep, Night Vision Assistant)
Level 2 ADAS (Porsche InnoDrive with Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keep, Night Vision Assist, Remote ParkAssist via Smartphone)
Camera
360-Degree 3D Surround View Camera with Virtual 3D View
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touchscreens (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower) + Twin 10.1-inch Full HD Rear Seat Entertainment Displays
10.9-inch Central PCM Touchscreen + 10.9-inch Passenger Touchscreen Display under continuous dashboard
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
12.6-inch Curved Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Telematics, Rear Seat Remote 5.7-inch OLED Tablet
Porsche Connect Suite with In-Car Video Streaming, Remote Air Conditioning Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System (23 speakers 1,920W with motorized acoustic lenses)
Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (21 speakers 1,455W output with active subwoofer) / Bose Surround (14 speakers 710W)
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Electric Sunblinds
Seat Features
Rear Executive Relaxation Seat with Heated Foot Massager, 18-Way Power, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
18-Way Adaptive Front & Rear Executive Sport Seats in Smooth-Finish Club Leather with Heating, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Auto Climate Control with Air Quality Ionizer & Dual Fragrance
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Ionizer
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Front & Rear Wireless Chargers)
Yes (Fast 15W Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Digital Matrix LED Headlights with DMD Laser Light Technology
HD Matrix LED Headlamps with 64,000 Pixels per vehicle & 600m Glare-Free High Beam Range
Tail Lights
Digital OLED Tail Lamps with Customizable Light Signatures
Continuous Full-Width 3D LED Light Strip Tail Lamps with Lighted Porsche Lettering
Fog/DRLs
Integrated Cornering Lights & Matrix LED DRLs
Four-Way Active Deploying Rear Aerodynamic Spoiler & Soft-Close Doors

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.34 Crore – ₹1.63 Crore
₹1.79 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore
Colours
Not listed
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the A8 L sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.34 Crore.

Only the Panamera sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.79 Crore.

On-road price by city

A8 L A8 L Celebration against Panamera Panamera Standard

CityA8 LPanameraGap
Mumbai₹1.57 Crore₹2.1 CroreA8 L ₹52.75 lakh less
Pune₹1.57 Crore₹2.1 CroreA8 L ₹52.75 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.53 Crore₹2.04 CroreA8 L ₹51.39 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.64 Crore₹2.19 CroreA8 L ₹55.00 lakh less
Chennai₹1.66 Crore₹2.22 CroreA8 L ₹55.91 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.68 Crore₹2.24 CroreA8 L ₹56.36 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.47 Crore₹1.97 CroreA8 L ₹49.59 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.53 Crore₹2.04 CroreA8 L ₹51.39 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A8 L or the Panamera?

The A8 L, by ₹45.12 lakh on the versions compared here: A8 L A8 L Celebration at ₹1.34 Crore against Panamera Panamera Standard at ₹1.79 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.53 Crore against ₹2.04 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The A8 L claims 11.70 kmpl against 10.50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The A8 L: not crash-tested yet. The Panamera: not crash-tested yet. The A8 L has 10 airbags and the Panamera 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A8 L A8 L Celebration makes 335 bhp and the Panamera Panamera Standard makes 353 PS and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The A8 L is 268 mm longer. Boot space is 505 litres in the A8 L and 494 litres in the Panamera.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,56,807 a month for the A8 L and ₹3,43,156 for the Panamera, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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