Compare BMW 5 Series [2021-2024] vs Audi R8

5 Series [2021-2024] vs R8 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	No Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets	3	3
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Illuminated	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Canberra Beige / Black, Cognac / Black, Black with Aluminium Rhombicle Smoke Grey and Pearl Chrome Trim	Customisable
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	-
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

5 Series [2021-2024] vs R8 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.1	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	14.8	6.71
  Driving Range (km)	1008	-
  Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5204 cc, 10 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0L B48 Turbocharged I4	V10 petrol engine with direct fuel injection
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	252 bhp @ 5200 rpm	533 bhp @ 8250 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm	540 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	RWD	4WD / AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS 6	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.03	5.9
  Suspension - Front	Double Track Control Arm Axle	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle	adaptive damper system with individual selection of suspension settings via a button on the central console
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 45 R18	235 / 35 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	275 / 40 R18	295 / 30 R19
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	530	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	68	83
  Passenger Capacity	5	2
  Length (mm)	4963	4426
  Width (mm)	1868	1940
  Height (mm)	1467	1240
  Wheelbase (mm)	2975	2650
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1695
  No of Seating Rows	2	1
  No of Doors	4	2

5 Series [2021-2024] vs R8 News

5 Series [2021-2024] vs R8 Reviews

5 Series [2021-2024] vs R8 User Ratings

Overall Rating	4.1/5 23 Ratings 4 Reviews	4/5 12 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	-
	4.5 Interior	-
	3 Ride Quality	-