Audi S8 2021 vs BMW 5 series 2023
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 5 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 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 190 - 375 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 310 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 4.3 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 0.8 - 9.0 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 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: | 5.19 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi S8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`835 kg | ~ 2`499 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`220 kg | ~ 1`894 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 615 kg | ~ 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 60 400 | |
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