Audi A8 2010 vs BMW 7 series 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 96 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1360 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2009 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`530 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 480 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than BMW 7 series. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 9400 | |
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