Audi A8 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 530 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 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: | 12.5 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.45 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 39 600 | 25 200 | |
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