AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021
Car comparison
AUDI S8 (D5) · Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8vsBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019 750i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019
750i
Comparison overview
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BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i
- Lightest2,040 kg4,497 lb
- Best power-to-weight260 hp/t194 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range821 km510 mi
- Largest trunk515 L
- Best overall score83/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score81/100
AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful571 hp426 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 571hp426kW | 530hp395kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 750Nm553lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,220kg4,894lb | 2,040kg4,497lb |
| Gross weight | 2,835kg6,250lb | 2,640kg5,820lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 36.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 37.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.2s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated | 260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton Calculated | 368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 759km472mi Calculated | 821km510mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 4,395cc268cu in |
| Length | 5,190mm204in | 5,120mm202in |
| Width | 1,945mm77in | 1,902mm75in |
| Height | 1,475mm58in | 1,467mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,998mm118in | 3,070mm121in |
| Front track | 1,629mm64in | 1,621mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,614mm64in | 1,650mm65in |
| Ground clearance | - | 135mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 515L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 82L | 78L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 217g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,050-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.2 s | 11.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 201 km/h 125 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 571 hp 426 kW |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 530 hp 395 kW |
AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 has 41 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: 41 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 2,220 kg 4,894 lb |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 3.8 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 and BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i and AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 759 km 472 mi |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 821 km 510 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 571 hp 426 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 530 hp 395 kW | 4.0 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 |
| 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i |
| 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIS8 (D5)Facelift 20214.0 TFSI V8 | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 571 hp 426 kW | 530 hp 395 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,220 kg 4,894 lb | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km 24.8 mpg US 29.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 759 km 472 mi | 821 km 510 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 217 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 257 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8 | BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i |
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| Consumption | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK | 9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.90 LC100 km | 16.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi | 26.76 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal | 1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,835 LC/year | 2,494 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI S8 (D5) Facelift 2021 4.0 TFSI V8
- Has 41 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 750i
- Is 180 kg lighter
- Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 62 km (38 mi) more estimated range
- Has 10 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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