BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
9.2
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
980 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
4.90 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 37 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.
