2007 Audi S8 vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. 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 204 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S8 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
