BMW 7 Series vs. Audi S8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and Audi S8 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 7 Series and the Audi S8.
In comparing the BMW 7 Series's and the Audi S8's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Audi S8 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Audi S8's specifications and ratings, the Audi S8 is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $101,377 and $147,277, with the Audi S8 priced between $128,044 and $152,716.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 63.1 percent of its value and the Audi S8 loses 58.7 percent of its value. This means the Audi S8 retains 4.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.2 out of 10 while the Audi S8's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.9 out of 10. For the Audi S8 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Audi S8 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 7 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Audi S8 base engine makes 563 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 605 miles. The S8 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi S8. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Audi S8 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$101,377 - $147,277
Starting MSRP:
$96,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$128,044 - $152,716
Starting MSRP:
$123,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$116,483
Price Range:
$92,233 - $145,815
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
147
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,804
# Good or Great Deals:
83
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,509
# Good or Great Deals:
1
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$61,600
Depreciation %:
63.9%
Resale Value $:
$34,800
Residual Value %:
36.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$73,107
Depreciation %:
59.2%
Resale Value $:
$50,293
Residual Value %:
40.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 17Audi S8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive
Audi S8 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.110 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 605 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4720 lbs
Width:
86.3 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
212.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5126 lbs
Width:
83.8 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
209.5 inches
Wheelbase:
123.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect / Ultra Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Not available
White
Glacier White Metallic
Green
District Green Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey / Black/Black Burgundy
Brown
Caramel/Atlas Grey / Cognac / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Taupe Grey/Night Blue
Red
Amarone
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Cognac Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Merlot Red
White
Not available
