2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 BMW 750
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 750. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 BMW 750. 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 750. 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 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 BMW 750 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A8 | 750 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3499 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |