BMW 7 series 2008 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.0 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 8 cm longer than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 906 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 16 000 | |
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