Audi A8 (2003 – 2005) vs BMW 7 Series (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 445 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.5 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,670 kg against 1,745 kg. The Audi A8 dates from 2003 – 2005, the BMW 7 Series from 2001 – 2005.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2003 – 2005
|
BMW
7 Series
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 450 hp | 218 – 445 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 650 Nm | 300 – 600 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 8.1 s | 5.5 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 241 – 250 km/h | 235 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 8.5 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 – 5,182 mm | 5,029 – 5,169 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,455 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,944 – 3,073 mm | 2,990 – 3,129 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,960 kg | 1,745 – 2,090 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.