2008 BMW 760 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 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 760. 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 760 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 760 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 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 | 5040 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
