Audi A8 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1990
| 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 | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 150 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 210 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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 | 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 31 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 13 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4200 | |
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