2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8. 2011 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
