Comparison Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi RS 5 Coupe (facelift 2011) 4.2 TFSI V8 (450 Hp) quattro S tronic & BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A8 | RS 5 | 7 Series |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | RS 5 Coupe (facelift 2011) | 7 Series (E38) |
| Engine / modification: | 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 4.2 TFSI V8 (450 Hp) quattro S tronic | 735i (235 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2013 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2015 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.1 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km | 18.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.6 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 61 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO V | |
| CO2 emissions: | 246 g/km | ||
| Power: | 450 hp | 450 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 8250 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec | 4.5 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 4000-6000 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BHT, BSB, BTE | M62B35 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 cm3 | 4163 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 18.9 l | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | W engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.75 | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 7 S tronic | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 5192 mm | 4649 mm | 4984 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | ||
| Height: | 1455 mm | 1366 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3074 mm | 2751 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1619 mm | 1586 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1605 mm | 1582 mm | 1568 mm |
| Front overhang: | 873 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1025 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 829 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Inclined Lever |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 2215 kg | 2280 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1995 kg | 1715 kg | 1745 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | 11.4 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 265/35 R19 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 9J x 19 | R16 |