Audi A8 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 3.0 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 2`150 | |
| 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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