Audi A8 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 180 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 3 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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 5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 19 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 520 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 5 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. | |||
| 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`230 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4400 | |
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