Audi S8 vs. BMW 525
Highlights
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$130,000
|
$43,500
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
Gas I6
|
| MPG |
15 City / 24 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
563 hp
|
215 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
4.0 L/244
|
3.0L/183
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
|
Gas I6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
590 @ 2500
|
185 @ 2750
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
563 @ 6000
|
215 @ 6250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 24 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
21 X 9 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
21 X 9 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/35YR21
|
P225/50R17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/35YR21
|
P225/50R17
|
Suspension
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
4-link Integral
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
w/Lower Arms
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
Double-Pivot
|
Steering
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Servotronic Variable Pwr
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
14
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
99 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
123 in
|
114 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Length, Overall |
209 in
|
191 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
62 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
77 in
|
73 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
61 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
44 in
|
36 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,126 lbs
|
3,396 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
22 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
110
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
380
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 Audi S8 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr-Assisted
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
16 in
|
12.8 x 1.18 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12.6 x 0.79 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Audi S8 or the 2007 BMW 525?
The 2027 Audi S8 is more fuel efficient than the 2007 BMW 525 with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Audi S8 or the 2007 BMW 525?
The 2007 BMW 525 is cheaper than the 2027 Audi S8 with a $43,500 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.
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