Audi S8 2012 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 316 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 11 600 | |
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