2018 Audi A8 vs. 2022 BMW M5

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2018 Audi A8

$1,049 /mo.

2022 BMW M5

$1,652 /mo.

What is the main difference between A8 and M5?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, horsepower, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Audi A8, which is $21,200 less than the base MSRP of the 2022 BMW M5, which is four model years newer. Also, the 2022 M5 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 A8, and it gets 3.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the body structure of A8 is slightly larger than that of the M5. And finally, the BMW M5 seats one more passenger than the Audi A8. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Sup Charg, Auto, AWD
  • 4.4 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$82,500
$103,700
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Supercharged
4.4 L/268
Horsepower
Horsepower
333 hp
600 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
21 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
17 MPG
Width
Width
83.1 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.7 in
74.9 in
Length
Length
207.4 in
196.4 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
58 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
122.9 in
117.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
110.5 ft2
102.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.2 in
40.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
42.9 in
36.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.8 in
55.9 in

Costs

2018 Audi A8

2022 BMW M5

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150 - $3,650
$4,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,049 (2018 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI Sport)
$1,652 (2022 BMW M5 Sedan)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$7,599
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$45,913 - $46,413
$71,171
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