2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A8 (651 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
