2007 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 BMW 650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 650 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
