2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S8 | 320 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |