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Audi A8 vs BMW 5 Series Touring - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (571 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 52500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BMW 5 Series Touring?
A8
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 5 Series Touring has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38829 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A8 with 7 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.
5 Series Touring
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a distinct edge – offering 727 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls to a small extent stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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A8
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is barely noticeable lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2035 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers to a small extent more room – 570 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi A8 a bit takes the win – 700 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the BMW 5 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £52,500
BMW 5 Series Touring
Audi A8
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Audi A8
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The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Audi A8
BMW 5 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91400 - 134900 £
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 11.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
183 - 260 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
82 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2035 - 2295 kg
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Trunk capacity
505 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
5190 - 5320 mm
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Width
1945 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1473 - 1488 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Payload
540 - 700 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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Is the Audi A8 offered with different drivetrains?
The Audi A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.