BMW 5 series 2016 vs Audi A8 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 24 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 505 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. 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: | 12.05 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.45 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 2`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 41 400 | |
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