Audi V8 (1988 – 1994) vs BMW 7 Series (1986 – 1994): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. The Audi V8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.4 s. The BMW 7 Series is the lighter car, from 1,600 kg against 1,710 kg. At 5,024 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 150 mm longer than the Audi V8. The Audi V8 dates from 1988 – 1994, the BMW 7 Series from 1986 – 1994.
| Specification |
Audi
V8
1988 – 1994
|
BMW
7 Series
1986 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1994 | 1986 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 – 280 hp | 188 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 400 Nm | 260 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.9 s | 7.4 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 12.5 L/100 km | 10.9 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm | 4,910 – 5,024 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,832 – 2,946 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,715 kg | 1,600 – 1,860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.