Audi A8 1997 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 56 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 2.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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