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Spec height1 1.478 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.473 m Spec height1
+ 1.1 cm 2
2 5.098 m Spec length
+ 7.4 cm 1 5.172 m Spec length
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Audi A8 Sedan 2017 - 2021
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Sedan
Gen. 4 | 2017 - 2021
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
BMW 7-Series Sedan 2015 - 2018
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7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2015 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A8 (D5) Sedan 2017 vs. BMW 7-Series Sedan 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A8 (D5) Sedan 2017 is 7.4 cm longer and 0.5 cm lower compared to BMW 7-Series Sedan 2015. It has 1.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 2% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
517.2 cm
+7.4
Length
509.8 cm
194.5 cm
+4.3
Width2
190.2 cm
213 cm
Width incl. mirrors
216.9 cm
+3.9
147.3 cm
Height1
147.8 cm
+0.5
299.8 cm
Wheelbase
307 cm
+7.2
12.4 cm
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
+1.1
2050 kg
+12%
Weight4,6
1830 kg
5
Seats max.
5
505 l
Cargo volume EU4
515 l
+2%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
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-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 90600
+4%
Price EU7
€ 87200
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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