Audi S8 vs. Tesla Model S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi S8 and Tesla Model S contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi S8 and the Tesla Model S.
When we compare the Audi S8's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Audi S8 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi S8's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S is a better car than the Audi S8.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi S8 loses 58.7 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the Audi S8 retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi S8 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi S8 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi S8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi S8’s base engine makes 563 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S base engine makes 670 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Tesla Model S, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Audi S8, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
128044 - 152716
Starting MSRP:
123400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
103524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 139000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
72990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
93498
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
72990 - 105700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
117939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
86308 - 151025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11856
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
125386
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
124695 - 126077
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
73107
Depreciation %:
0.59244218
Resale Value $:
50293
Residual Value %:
0.40755781999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55561978
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.46231355 - 0.65484912
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
44144
Depreciation %:
0.60479331
Resale Value $:
28846
Residual Value %:
0.39520668999999997
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.60496833
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.60479331 - 0.73759879
Audi S8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.453994 / 10
Reliability:
8.067542 / 10
Retained Value:
6.840446 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.096211 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.792421 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0686538563968684
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
67.45886874891421
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
37.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
3.2 - 67.5
Audi S8 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 17Ranking
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9 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 17Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
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1 out of / 22Ranking
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1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
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4 out of / 30Ranking
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16 out of / 27Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Audi S8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.110 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.147 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
402 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5126 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
209.5 inches
Wheelbase:
123.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4560 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect / Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Red
Ultra Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Cognac Brown
Red
Merlot Red
Beige
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Beige
Cream
White
Black and White
