Audi A8 (2005 – 2009) vs BMW 7 Series (2005 – 2007): 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. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Audi A8 is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,805 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A8
2005 – 2009
|
BMW
7 Series
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 232 – 450 hp | 231 – 445 hp |
| Torque | 329 – 650 Nm | 300 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 7.8 s | 5.5 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 243 – 250 km/h | 238 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 14.7 L/100 km | 8.2 – 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,062 – 5,182 mm | 5,039 – 5,179 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 | 1,690 – 1,960 kg | 1,805 – 2,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.