Audi A8 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 150 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 210 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 60 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 18 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 90 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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