BMW 5 Series Vs Audi A8 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 55.4 Lakh

₹ 1.56 Crore

Overview

BMW 5 Series Vs Audi A8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 5 Series Vs A8 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

5 Series Vs A8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Audi A8 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.56 Crore. On the other hand, BMW 5 Series price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 55.4 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 60.9 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the BMW 5 Series costs ₹ 60.9 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of BMW 5 Series comes with a price tag of ₹ 68.4 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 5 Series	Audi A8
Price	₹ 55.4 Lakh	₹ 1.56 Crore
Manufacturer	BMW	Audi
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	15.56 Km/l	12.00 Km/l
Power	248 bhp	335 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2995 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

5 Series Vs A8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Audi A8 base Petrol engine returns 12 Km/l. The BMW 5 Series base Petrol returns 16 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 19 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

5 Series Vs A8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Audi A8 gets 335 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW 5 Series comes in 248 bhp Petrol engine and 2 Diesel 187, 261 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine	V6 Petrol Engine With Direct Fuel Injection And Turbocharging, Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2995 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	6
Power	248 bhp@5200 rpm	335 bhp@5000-6400 rpm
Torque	350 Nm@1450-4800 rpm	500 Nm@1370-4500 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	AWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	EU6
Emission	N/A	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4907 mm	5302 mm
Width	2102 mm	2130 mm
Height	1464 mm	1485 mm
Wheelbase	2970 mm	3128 mm
Ground Clearance	158 mm	N/A
Boot Space	520 L	1049 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	2030 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	2755 Kg
Front Track	1600 mm	1644 mm
Rear Track	1627 mm	1633 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.60 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	Dual-Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Front Tyre Size	245/45 R18	255/45 R19
Rear Tyre Size	245/45 R18	255/45 R19

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Arm Axle	Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Aluminium Integral Axle	Electronically Controlled Air Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	15.56 Km/l	12.00 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	70.0	72.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanical Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.2 seconds	5.7 seconds
Max Speed	231	250

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		-
Crash Sensor		-
Driving Experience Control		-
Luggage-Compartment Package		-
Remote Control Parking		-
Anti-Theft Alarm System	-
Comfort key with sensor-controlled luggage compartment release without SAFELOCK	-
Heated ORVM	-
My Audi connected App	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Valcona Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
BMW Gesture Control		-
Bmw Head-Up Display		-
Bmw Virtual Assistant		-
Temperature-Control-Cupholder		-
Adaptive air suspension	-
Air Quality Package	-
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror	-
DRL's (Day Time Running Lamps)	-
Glove Box	-
Head-Up Display	-
Luggage Compartment Lid, Electrically Opening and Closing	-
Panoramic Glass Sunroof	-
Power Foldable And Power Adjustable OVRMSs	-
Power Latching for the Doors	-
Rear Seat Remote	-
Tailpipes	-
Windshield with Heat-Insulating Glass	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Matrix LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Wireless Charger		-
4-zone Climate Control System	-
Audi Virtual Cockpit	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System		-
Rear-Seat-Entertainment Professional		-

Reviews

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