Audi A8 1994 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 130 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 155 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.6 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 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 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 | 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 25 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below 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 (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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