2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 BMW X5
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 BMW X5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A8 | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |