BMW 5 series 2023 vs Audi A8 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 A8 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) | 3.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 5 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 375 HP | 286 - 460 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 500 - 660 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 7.9 seconds | 4.4 - 5.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi A8 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 | no data | |
| 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 | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 5 series is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 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 A8 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`499 kg | ~ 2`728 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`894 kg | ~ 2`008 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 605 kg | ~ 720 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Audi A8. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 59 600 | |
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