The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 100,100
€ 105,900
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.5
74.9
84
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
115.9
198.9
120.9
199.7
198.9 in
Length
199.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.94 %
General
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
D3 (4E)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
BSM
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
253.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
