BMW 7 series 1998 vs Audi A8 2000

 
BMW 7 series
1998 - 2001
Audi A8
2000 - 2002
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.9 Diesel3.3 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 184 HP225 HP
Torque: 410 NM480 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds8.2 seconds
Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 7 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.79.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km9.9 l/100km
The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 7 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres90 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 970 km in combined cycle920 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1230 km on highway
1020 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km350'000 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 years2 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5Used only for this car
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.
BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ...  More about BMW 7 sērija 1998 2.9 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.98 m5.03 m
Width: 1.86 m1.88 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 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 litres525 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage space.
BMW 7 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8.
Turning diameter: 12 meters12.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A8.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3652`460
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

high
Audi A8 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 340 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 48002800
Pros and Cons: BMW 7 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Audi A8 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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