Audi A8 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.6
Audi A8 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway
1180 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.27 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.95 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.46 m
Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 36 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
490 litres
520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
