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Audi S8 vs. BMW 525

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$130,000
quattro *Ltd Avail*
$43,500
4dr Sdn 525i RWD 4dr Sdn 525xi AWD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Engine comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 24 Hwy
21 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Suspension comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Steering comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Measurements comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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

Safety comparison
2027 Audi S82007 BMW 525
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Audi S82007 BMW 525
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Audi S82007 BMW 525
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
380
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Audi S82007 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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