2010 Audi S8 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Audi S8 and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi S8 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
