2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 BMW Z4 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 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (335 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S8 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |