2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 231 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
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 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
