BMW 7 series 2000 vs Audi A8 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 525 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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