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 | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 37 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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 2`385 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 38 000 | 25 400 | |
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