Audi A8 1994 vs BMW 7 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.0 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 7 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 6400 | |
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