The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 140,000
€ 90,600
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
58
76.6
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
118
203.9
120.9
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
11.28 %
General
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
451 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
214 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
