Audi A8 1999 vs BMW 5 series 2005

 
Audi A8
1999 - 2002
BMW 5 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 193 HP258 HP
Torque: 280 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds7.1 seconds
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 3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.710.0
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A8 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway880 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)
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Dimensions

Length: 5.03 m4.84 m
Width: 1.88 m1.85 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 m
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 litres520 litres
Audi A8 has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters11 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`2352`165
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 (€): 34004400
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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