BMW 7 Series (2012 – 2016) vs Audi S8 (2012 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW 7 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 544 hp against 520 hp. The Audi S8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.6 s. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 2,050 kg. At 5,220 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 74 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
2012 – 2016
|
Audi
S8
2012 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 258 – 552 hp | 519 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 750 Nm | 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.5 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 13.1 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,080 – 5,220 mm | 5,146 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,471 – 1,481 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,071 – 3,211 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,765 – 2,105 kg | 2,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.