BMW 7 series 2009 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 96 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2009 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 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 7 series is 7 cm shorter 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, if possible |
no data | 906 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`505 kg | 2`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 690 kg | |
| BMW 7 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 procentiem less than Audi A8. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 13 600 | |
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