Audi A8 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 25 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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