BMW 7 series 1998 vs Audi A8 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.3 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: | 184 HP | 225 HP | |
Torque: | 410 NM | 480 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.2 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): | 8.7 | 9.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.9 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 litres | 90 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
1020 km with real consumption | 900 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 km | 350'000 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 | 2 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Used 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 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 | |
Audi A8 has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.3 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`460 | |
Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
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