2000 Audi A8 vs. 2001 BMW X Coupe
To start off, 2001 BMW X Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X Coupe weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
Because 2001 BMW X Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2001 BMW X Coupe | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | X Coupe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2730 mm |
