Audi A8 2017 vs BMW 7 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 114 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.4 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 A8 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.30 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 20 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 515 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 43 000 | 40 800 | |
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