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Audi S8 vs BYD Sealion 7

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Audi S8
Audi S8

2021 price

BYD Sealion 7
BYD Sealion 7

$54,990 - $63,990

2025 price

Summary

2021 Audi S8
2025 BYD Sealion 7
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
10.2L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Tricky to find a space big enough
  • Pricey
  • Short warranty

  • Sensitive accelerator and surging power take some getting used to
  • Sub-500km driving range for both models
  • Feels heavy when pushed dynamically
2021 Audi S8 Summary

Big sedans are not in vogue at the moment and huge luxury sedans were on the way down before the humble Commodore and Falcon departed the upper end of the sales charts. The Germans, who have always done a spectacular job of these flagship sedans, cheerfully persist with these cars.

Absolutely loaded with fascinating technology that bleeds its way down to the more mainstream models, they represent the zenith of the brand's innovation and style. The A8 is certainly that.

What it isn't, is particularly sporty, but after two years since its launch, V8 power has reached the fourth-generation super-sedan to deliver the latest iteration of the iconic S8.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Summary

This is the car that should have Tesla looking over its shoulder.

It’s the BYD Sealion 7, an all-electric, mid-size SUV that has the Model Y Juniper firmly in its sights.

Only there’s one very important difference — the price.

This isn’t just cheaper than the Tesla, it’s a lot cheaper. And BYD hasn’t exactly scrimped on features.

So can this mid-size electric SUV topple Tesla from the top of Australia’s EV sales charts?

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