Audi S8 2006 vs BMW 7 series 2008
| 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 7 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 | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 205 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 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 8.3 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 5.8 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 870 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 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 7 sērija 2008 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 7 sērija 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi S8 is smaller. Audi S8 is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 10 400 | |
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