Audi S8 (2021 – present) vs BMW 7 Series (2022 – present): specs compared
The Audi S8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 571 hp against 544 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.7 s. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 10.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,075 kg against 2,220 kg. At 5,390 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 201 mm longer than the Audi S8.
| Specification |
Audi
S8
2021 – present
|
BMW
7 Series
2022 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2021 – present | 2022 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid, Electric |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 571 hp | 272 – 544 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 400 – 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.7 – 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 240 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.8 L/100 km | 6.1 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,189 mm | 5,390 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm | 1,951 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,220 kg | 2,075 – 2,640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.