BMW 7 series 2012 vs Audi A8 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 7 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 910 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 7 series is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 32 000 | |
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