Compare Audi A8 vs Audi S8 vs BMW 7 Series

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 26 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 13 MPG

Hwy: 22 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.6 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

18.2 ft³

38

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2020-2021 Audi S8 Steering Wheel Controls

37

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2020-2022 BMW 7 Series Rear View Driving

28

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

563 hp @ 6000 rpm

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm

590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,773 lbs

5,302 lbs

4,244 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

21 MPG

16 MPG

25 MPG

City

17 MPG

13 MPG

22 MPG

Highway

26 MPG

22 MPG

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5 Tons/yr

11.1 Tons/yr

7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

20.6 gallons

Cruising Range City

368.9 miles

282.1 miles

453.2 miles

Cruising Range Highway

564.2 miles

477.4 miles

597.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

208.7 in

209 in

207.4 in

Height

58.6 in

58.2 in

Max Width

76.6 in

74.9 in

Front Width

64.7 in

64.1 in

63.4 in

Rear Width

64.3 in

63.7 in

64.6 in

Wheelbase

123.2 in

126.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.3 in

39.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

59.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

44.3 in

44.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

38.9 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.7 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

18.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

42.2 ft

42.3 ft

42 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 9"

21" x 9"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 9"

21" x 9"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/45HR19

P265/35R21

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire

P255/45HR19

P265/35R21

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Savannah Beige Metallic
Seville Red Metallic
Terra Gray Metallic
Vesuvius Gray Metallic

Brilliant Black
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Monsoon Gray Metallic
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Savannah Beige Metallic
Seville Red Metallic
Terra Gray Metallic
Vesuvius Gray Metallic

Alpine White
Berina Grey Amber Effect Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Donington Gray Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
Frozen Bluestone Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Black, Valetta Leather Seat Upholstery
Nutmeg Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Pearl Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Saiga Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Saiga Beige, Valetta Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valetta Leather Seat Upholstery

Black, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Merlot Red, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Nutmeg Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Saiga Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery

Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Ivory White/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Dakota Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
Ivory White/Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
Zagora Beige, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
Mocha, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
Amarone Brown/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Smoke White/Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Smoke White/Night Blue, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Standard

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Optional

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Standard

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

Not Available

Optional

Not Available

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi A8 vs Audi S8 vs BMW 7 Series

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary