2006 Audi A8 vs. 2007 BMW 750
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2007 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
