Audi S8 2020 vs BMW 7 series 2019
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) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 7 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 7 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 249 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 400 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 4 - 6.2 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): | 11.9 | 2.3 - 9.6 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 litres more 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: | 5.18 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi S8 and BMW 7 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.4 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`835 kg | ~ 2`614 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`230 kg | ~ 1`955 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 605 kg | ~ 659 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than BMW 7 series. Therefore, BMW 7 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 60 800 | |
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