BMW 7 Series (1994 – 1998) vs Audi A8 (1994 – 1999): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. The Audi A8 uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,435 kg against 1,670 kg. At 5,123 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 89 mm longer than the Audi A8.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
1994 – 1998
|
Audi
A8
1994 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1994 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 14 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 326 hp | 150 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 490 Nm | 250 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 12.2 s | 7.3 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 250 km/h | 212 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.6 L/100 km | 7.2 – 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,981 – 5,123 mm | 5,034 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,435 – 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,931 – 3,071 mm | 2,880 – 2,883 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 – 1,995 kg | 1,435 – 1,725 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.