BMW 7 series 2019 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 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 (diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. BMW 7 series is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 530 HP | 286 - 462 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 | 2.1 - 11.8 | |
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On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. 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: | 5.18 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`774 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`955 kg | ~ 2`084 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 659 kg | ~ 690 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 58 400 | 49 000 | |
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