Audi S8 2012 vs BMW 7 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 70 HP more power than BMW 7 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi S8 is 8 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 | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi S8 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`575 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 17 000 | |
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