2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 BMW X3 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 S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S8 | 2008 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S8 | X3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |