Audi A8 1994 vs BMW 7 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 107 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi A8 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A8 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 7 series, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
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