BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.1
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
910 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)
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 56 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
525 litres
440 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
10 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 2.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`060
1`930
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
