2016 Audi A8 vs 2016 BMW 7-Series

2016 Audi A8

2016 BMW 7-Series

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4-Door Sedan 3.0T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 4-Door Sedan 3.0T	19	29	N/A	N/A
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0L TDI	24	36	$79,236	$85,200
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 3.0T	19	29	$75,796	$81,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 4.0T Sport	18	29	$84,166	$90,500
A8 L 4-Door Sedan 6.3L	14	22	$128,248	$137,900
S8 4-Door Sedan	15	25	$106,858	$114,900
S8 4-Door Sedan Plus	16	25	$106,858	$114,900

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4-Door Sedan 740i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740i RWD	21	29	$75,295	$81,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i RWD	17	25	$87,350	$94,400
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i xDrive AWD	16	25	$90,110	$97,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$75,796

$75,295

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$81,500

$81,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$1355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S8 pairs thrilling acceleration with excellent big-car handling and discreet luxury.

Don’t let the conservative wrapper fool you, the 2016 BMW 7-Series charges boldly into a new generation as a sporty big sedan, with new ride-and-handling tech, space-age construction, and a plug-in hybrid version.

TCC Likes

Dazzling cockpit finishes
Sober styling
High-speed in-car data

Lighter weight improves dynamics
Smooth ride
Willing power

TCC Dislikes

MMI's multiple entry modes can be confusing
So many features, requires its own prep course

No major step forward in design
So many active/anticipatory systems
Even pricier than before

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

44.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

115.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.8

126.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.7

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.5

Length, Overall (in)

202.2

206.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

18.2

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

20.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45HR19

P245/50VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4365

4225

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

180

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

333 @ 5500

320 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

325 @ 2900

330 @ 1380

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.64

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.20

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.08

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.14

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A8

BMW 7 Series

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.2

7.4

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