BMW 5 series 2023 vs Audi S8 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi S8 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 4.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 375 HP | 571 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 7.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 5 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.8 - 9.0 | 11.5 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi S8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 5 series is 13 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Audi S8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres more than that of the Audi S8, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`499 kg | ~ 2`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`894 kg | ~ 2`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 605 kg | ~ 615 kg | |
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