BMW 8 series 2018 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 8 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) 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: | 340 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 122 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 8 series could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 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) | |
| BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 8 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 17 cm longer than the Audi A5, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 64 200 | 30 400 | |
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