Audi S8 2021 vs BMW 4 series 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 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: | 571 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 381 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 400 NM more than BMW 4 series. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 4 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 4 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 6.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 40 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi S8 has more luggage capacity. Audi S8 has 35 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Audi S8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`835 kg | 2`315 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`220 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 555 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than BMW 4 series. Therefore, Audi S8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 79 200 | 35 600 | |
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