Audi A8 1999 vs BMW 7 series 1998
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Audi A8
1999 - 2002
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Audi A8 2.5 TDI 150 Hp | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI 150 Hp Automatic | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI 180 Hp | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI 180 Hp Automatic | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI Quattro 150 Hp Automatic | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
2.5 TDI Quattro 180 Hp Automatic | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
2.8 5V | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.8 5V Automatic | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.8 5V Quattro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 5V Quattro Automatic | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.3 TDI Quattro | 225 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.7 | 260 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.7 Quattro | 260 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
4.2 Quattro | 310 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
4.2 Quattro Long | 310 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 Quattro | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 Quattro Long | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
BMW 7 series
1998 - 2001
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BMW 725tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Manual
BMW 725tds | 143 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 728i | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
BMW 728i | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 728iL | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 730d | 184 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 735i | 238 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 735iL | 238 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 740d | 238 HP | Diesel | Automatic
BMW 740i | 286 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 740iL | 286 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 750i | 326 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 750iL | 326 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW L7 High-Line | 326 HP | Petrol | Automatic
BMW 730d | 193 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 7 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines:
2.5 - 6.0 2.5 - 5.4
Performance
Power:
150 - 420 HP 143 - 326 HP
Torque:
280 - 550 NM 280 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.8 - 11.1 seconds 6.6 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2 - 14.6 8.2 - 15.0
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 7 series. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
5.05 m 5.04 m
Width:
1.88 m 1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m 1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 and BMW 7 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
525 litres 500 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity.
Turning diameter:
12.7 meters 13 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 2`296 ~ 2`388
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
average average
Average price (€):
3000 3400
Pros and Cons:
Audi A8 has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption fewer faults lower price
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