2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 530 | A8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2967 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |