2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 BMW X3 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 161 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (283 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Audi S8.
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 BMW X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
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2007 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S8 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |