Audi S8 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 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: | 450 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 232 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 8.8 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 5.2 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 780 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 790 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 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but lower. Audi S8 is 22 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 20 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1 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`540 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 4200 | |
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