Compare Audi A8 vs BMW 7 Series

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 31 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

19.1 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Turbo V6 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

375 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm

383 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,762 lbs

4,720 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

22 MPG

28 MPG

City

19 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0 Tons/yr

6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

19.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

412.3 miles

487.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

607.6 miles

604.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

208.7 in

212.2 in

Height

58.6 in

60.8 in

Max Width

76.6 in

76.8 in

Front Width

64.7 in

65.6 in

Rear Width

64.3 in

64.9 in

Wheelbase

123.2 in

126.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.3 in

39.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

61 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

44.3 in

43.3 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

38.6 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

56.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

19.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

42.2 ft

N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 9"

20" x 9"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 9"

20" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/45HR19

P255/45HR20

Rear Tire

P255/45HR19

P285/40HR20

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

District Green Metallic
Firmament Blue Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Sebring Black Crystal Effect

Alpine White
Aventurin Red Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
Frozen Deep Grey, Priority 1
Frozen Pure Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Black, Valetta Leather Seat Upholstery
Cognac Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Pearl Beige, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valcona Leather Seat Upholstery
Sarder Brown, Valetta Leather Seat Upholstery

Amarone, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Black w/Black Burgundy, Veganza Upholstery
Black, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Black, Veganza Upholstery
Cognac, Veganza Upholstery
Mocha, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Veganza Upholstery
Smoke White, Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A

Amarone, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Black w/Atlas Grey M, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Smoke White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Caramel/Atlas Grey, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZD)
Taupe Grey/Night Blue, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZD)

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Not Available

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

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Standard

ABS

Standard

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

Not Available

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

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi A8 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