I'd take the M5 definitely. M5 F10 and Jaguar XFR-S are probably the best saloons on the current market, IMO. These two cars have everything to love: impressive looks, high-quality ride, practical and perform like the hell... Just pity Jaguar doesn't provide manual gearbox...
BMW M5 vs Audi S8
| Category | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 520 / 513 | 560 / 552 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 650 / 479 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2053 / 4526 | 1929 / 4253 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 290 / 286 |
| Average price | €129,000 | €112,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.30 | 1:12.90 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.60 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.70 | 1:39.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.8 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.1 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.1 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.6 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.4 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.8 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 21.1 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 100.7 mph | 8.3 s @ 103.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.8 s @ 118.1 mph | 11.9 s @ 122.4 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.2 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 9.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.0 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 14.2 s | 16.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 7.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.4 kph (40.6 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 129 m (423 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 145 m (475 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S8 (D4) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Classics Dreamin 13y ago
BMW M5 F10 - 560 HP
Cadillac CTS-V Sedan - 556 HP
Audi RS7 Sportback - 553 HP
Porsche Panamera Turbo S - 550 HP
Audi S8 D4 - 520 HP
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG - 518 HP
Jaguar XFR - 510 HP
Chrysler 300 SRT8 - 470 HP
Haha, of course the M5 is faster than the S8 you BMW lovers!!
BR2' 13y ago
Id take it over the S8, Just looks better, Normally id go with a manual, but in this type of car, i could care less.
The M5 is possibly my 2nd fav 4-door car ever, And unlimited both the S8 and M5 will past 200Mph, And the Panamera Turbo S certainly doe not "Kill It Like Crazy" and from a Roll a Panamera Loses.and the newere Panamera Turbo S against the M5 Competition should be good. But i think the M5 is the better bargain for price.
