Audi V8 (1988 – 1994) vs BMW M5 (1988 – 1995): specs compared
The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.8 s. The Audi V8 uses less fuel, from 10.9 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. The BMW M5 is the lighter car, from 1,645 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,874 mm, the Audi V8 is 155 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
Audi
V8
1988 – 1994
|
BMW
M5
1988 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1994 | 1988 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 – 280 hp | 315 – 340 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 400 Nm | 360 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.9 s | 5.9 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 12.5 L/100 km | 11.9 – 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,715 kg | 1,645 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.