BMW 7 series 2008 vs Audi A8 2010
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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / 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 with front wheel drive and 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: | 3.0 - 6.0 | 2.0 - 4.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 - 544 HP | 210 - 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 750 NM | 350 - 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.2 seconds | 4.6 - 7.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 7 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 - 12.9 | 6.3 - 9.5 | |
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BMW 7 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, BMW 7 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more 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: | 5.14 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 7 series and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`557 kg | ~ 2`547 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`975 kg | ~ 1`879 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 582 kg | ~ 668 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 13 600 | |
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