Audi S8 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi S8 is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 7 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 3.0 - 6.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 7 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 231 - 445 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 300 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.5 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 7 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.2 - 14.0 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Audi S8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`575 kg | ~ 2`531 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`975 kg | ~ 1`956 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 600 kg | ~ 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 4800 | |
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