Compare 2008 Audi A8 vs 2008 BMW 7-Series

2008 Audi A8
2008 BMW 7-Series
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4-Door Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 16 23 $65,741 $70,690
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.2L 16 23 $69,461 $74,690
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.0L 13 19 $111,693 $120,100
S8 4-Door Sedan 13 19 $86,771 $93,300
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4-Door Sedan 750Li
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li 17 25 $73,510 $79,900
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i 17 25 $70,655 $76,800
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 760Li 14 22 $114,170 $124,100
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 15 23 $105,800 $115,000
Pricing
Invoice Price
$65,741
$73,510
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$70,690
$79,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1178 / month
$1332 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
Perky, nimble handling and frisky, refined performance is what separates the 2008 Audi A8 from the rest of the super-sedans. Controversially styled, the 2008 BMW 7-Series still performs like a smaller sedan and carries rear passengers with ease.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Large
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
37.6 43.4
Front Head Room (in)
37.3 39.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
114.9 111.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1 59.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.0 38.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 58.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4 41.3
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.6 74.9
Track Width, Front (in)
63.9 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.72 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
199.3 203.9
Height, Overall (in)
56.9 58.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.3 62.8
Wheelbase (in)
115.9 123.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.6 18.0
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.2 x 1.34 13.7 x 1.18
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x 0.87 13.6 x 0.94
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 23.3
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 13.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.0 41.3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.07
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R18 P245/50VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/40R18 P245/50VR18
Spare Tire Size
P245/40R18 - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4321 4553
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
12.2 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 180
Engine
Displacement
4.2L/254 4.8L/293
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
350 @ 6800 360 @ 6300
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8
Fuel System
FSI EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
325 @ 3500 360 @ 3400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 25
Transmission
Trans Type
6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87 0.87
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40 3.40
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34 2.34
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.38
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14 1.14
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17 4.17
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.52
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A8 BMW 7 Series
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Adaptive Air 4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Adaptive Air Double-Pivot Strut

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