BMW 7 series 2000 vs Audi A8 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 7 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A8 1999 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Audi A8 1999 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 7 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 525 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 7 series, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3400 | |
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