2021 Audi A8 vs 2021 BMW 7-Series

2021 Audi A8

#7 in Luxury Large Cars

2021 BMW 7-Series

#2 in Luxury Large Cars

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55 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro	17	26	$81,312	$86,500
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$90,148	$95,900
A8 L 60 TFSI quattro	15	23	$92,968	$98,900
S8 4.0 TFSI	13	22	$123,048	$130,900

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740i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 740i Sedan	22	29	$81,225	$86,800
7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan	20	27	$84,015	$89,800
7 Series 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$89,685	$95,900
7 Series 750i xDrive Sedan	17	24	$96,290	$103,000
7 Series ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan	17	24	$133,675	$143,200
7 Series M760i xDrive Sedan	13	20	$147,255	$157,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$81,312

$81,225

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,500

$86,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1442 / month

$1447 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A worthy flagship, the 2021 Audi A8 is thoroughly modern and eminently comfortable.

The 2021 BMW 7-Series has brash looks but brims with sophistication from behind the wheel.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Modern and luxurious interior
Thoroughly refined

Plush digs inside
Superb ride quality
Fantastic engines

TCC Dislikes

Screens galore can confuse
Priced for the elite
Styling may be too conservative

Does anyone actually like that grille?
745e doesn’t cut it
Massively expensive

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

44.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.6

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.3

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

123.2

126.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.6

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

63.4

Length, Overall (in)

208.7

207.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

18.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

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)

14.8

14.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

20.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.2

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)

4773

4244

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

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1370

330 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

335 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.36

Trans Order Code

2TB

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.17

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.71

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A8 L

BMW 7 Series

Body Style

quattro LWB Sedan

Sedan

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

8.5

7.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

2021 Audi A8

2021 Audi A8 is stocked in small numbers
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2021 BMW 7-Series

2022 BMW 7-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $999 for 36 months
Rebate: $3,000 loyalty discount
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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