2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 BMW 523
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 BMW 523 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A8 (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 523 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
