2010 Audi A8 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
