BMW M5 (1998 – 2004) vs Audi A8 (D2) (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Audi A8 (D2) is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 400 hp. The BMW M5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.8 s. The Audi A8 (D2) uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 13.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,510 kg against 1,695 kg. At 5,034 mm, the Audi A8 (D2) is 251 mm longer than the BMW M5.
| Specification |
BMW
M5
1998 – 2004
|
Audi
A8 (D2)
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 150 – 420 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 280 – 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.8 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 212 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 7.2 – 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 5,034 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,883 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,695 kg | 1,510 – 1,940 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.