Compare Audi S8 vs BMW 7 Series vs BMW M8 Gran Coupe

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 13 MPG

Hwy: 22 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 15 MPG

Hwy: 21 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.1 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

Trunk Volume

18.2 ft³

Trunk Volume

11 ft³

2020-2021 Audi S8 Steering Wheel Controls

37

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2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Rear View Driving

28

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76

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas

Horsepower

563 hp @ 6000 rpm

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

5,302 lbs

4,244 lbs

4,480 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

16 MPG

25 MPG

17 MPG

City

13 MPG

22 MPG

15 MPG

Highway

22 MPG

29 MPG

21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.1 Tons/yr

7.2 Tons/yr

10.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.7 gallons

20.6 gallons

20.1 gallons

Cruising Range City

282.1 miles

453.2 miles

301.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

477.4 miles

597.4 miles

422.1 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

209 in

207.4 in

200.9 in

Height

58.6 in

58.2 in

55.9 in

Max Width

76.6 in

74.9 in

76.5 in

Front Width

64.1 in

63.4 in

64 in

Rear Width

63.7 in

64.6 in

65.4 in

Wheelbase

123.2 in

126.4 in

119.2 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

41.4 in

42.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.3 in

39.9 in

39.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.1 in

59.2 in

57.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

44.3 in

44.4 in

36.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

38.9 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.7 in

54.6 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

12.5 ft³

18.2 ft³

11 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

42.3 ft

42 ft

42.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

21" x 9"

18" x 8"

20" x 9.5"

Rear Wheel Size

21" x 9"

18" x 8"

20" x 10.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P265/35R21

P245/50VR18

P275/35YR20

Rear Tire

P265/35R21

P245/50VR18

P285/35YR20

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Exterior Colors

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
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Donington Gray Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic, Late Availability

Alpine White
Barcelona Blue Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Bluestone Metallic
Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Motegi Red 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 Late Availability

Almandin Brown II Metallic, Priority 1
Ametrin Metallic, Priority 1
Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Frozen Bluestone Metallic, Priority 1

Standard Interior Materials

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

Black w/Midrand Beige, Full Leather Merino/Alcantara Upholstery
Black, Extended Merino Leather
Silverstone, Extended Merino Leather

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, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Smoke White/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Smoke White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Black, Full Merino Leather
Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White/Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
Midrand Beige, Full Merino Leather
Sakhir Orange/Black, Full Merino Leather
Silverstone, Full Merino Leather
Taruma Brown, Full Merino Leather

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

Not Available

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

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Standard

Optional

Standard

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Not Available

Standard

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Standard

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

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

Standard

Optional

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Night Vision

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

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

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Audi S8 vs BMW 7 Series vs BMW M8 Gran Coupe

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