2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
