BMW 7 series 2001 vs Audi A8 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 13.7 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: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 2001 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2001 4.4 engine Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5000 | |
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