Audi S8 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 214 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 260 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi S8 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Audi S8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi S8 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi S8 is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 2 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`575 kg | 2`515 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 4800 | |
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