Audi S8 vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5

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2026 Audi S8
$130,000
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$62,100
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$130,000
Starting MSRP
$62,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
563 hp
Horsepower
335 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
590 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
563 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0 L/244
Displacement
3.0 L/182
Displacement
-
Displacement
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P265/35YR21
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P265/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
21 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
21 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

42 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
209 in
Length, Overall
193 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
123 in
Wheelbase
117 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
44 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
59 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
38 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
39 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
64 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,126 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,365 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
200
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
380
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5?

The 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S8 with 26 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S8 or the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5?

The 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is cheaper than the 2026 Audi S8 with a $62,100 starting MSRP versus a $130,000 starting MSRP.

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