The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A8 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
5.11 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.49 m
Audi A8 is larger, but lower. Audi A8 is 27 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
500 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1650 litres
Turning diameter:
13 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
