BMW 5 Series vs Audi A8

Adrenaline-Fueled Performance

Whether you're driving the BMW 5 Series or Audi A8, one thing is for certain: You're in for an exciting drive. Both vehicles have an available turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine that produces a thrilling 335 horsepower. If that's not enough adrenaline for you, upgrade to the available turbocharged V8 engine in either the BMW or Audi. Here's what kind of power you'll get with each engine:

While the Audi delivers an impressive 453 horsepower, the BMW edges it out easily with its 523-horsepower V8 engine. Still, both luxury sedans have standard or available all-wheel drive (AWD) systems that help to improve cornering, which is important when you're packing so much power.

Luxury Interior of the BMW 5 Series and Audi A8

Both the BMW 5 Series and Audi A8 give you first-class treatment inside the cabin. They both feature premium materials like available leather seating appointments. They also both have available wood inlays and trim to give your interior that classic, executive feel.

Then, of course, there are the heated seats that can help you warm up on a chilly winter morning or just provide a bit of relief to your tense muscles after a long week at the office.

When you're packing for your next trip to the airport, you may find that you can pack more heavily in the BMW 5 Series than the Audi A8, as you can see from the specs below:

• BMW 5 Series Trunk Volume: 14 cubic feet
• Audi A8 Trunk Volume: 12.5 cubic feet

That 1.5-cubic-foot difference in favor of the BMW is the difference of a carry-on suitcase or a couple reusable shopping bags of groceries.

Before you take the wheel, go ahead and adjust your seat. The BMW lets you adjust the driver's seat up to an available 20 ways with the available Multi-contour front seats. This includes standard 16-way power seat functions, 4-way lumbar support, shoulder support and thigh support, and 2-way manual lateral adjustment for the comfort headrest.

The Audi has available lumbar support, but it doesn't provide as many ways to adjust your seat to maximize comfort and visibility.