BMW 7 series 2019 vs Audi A8 2021
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| 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 7 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 7 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 7 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 530 HP | 286 - 460 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 760 NM | 500 - 660 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 6.2 seconds | 4.4 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.3 - 9.6 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller. BMW 7 series and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 505 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A8, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`614 kg | ~ 2`728 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`955 kg | ~ 2`008 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 659 kg | ~ 720 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 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 (€): | 60 800 | 56 200 | |
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