The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 105,900
€ 140,000
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S8.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
58.5
74.9
84
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
120.9
199.7
118
203.9
199.7 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
4674 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.03 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
F01
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
529 mi
Range
451 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
214 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
