Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A8 D5 vs BMW 7 Series G70: size comparison
- Length 7 Series G70 219 mm9 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height 7 Series G70 71 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:24 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The A8 D5 is 219 mm9 in shorter, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 71 mm3 in lower than the 7 Series G70. Its wheelbase is 217 mm9 in shorter.
| Dimension | A8 D5 | 7 Series G70 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | 5,391 mm17 ft 8 in17 ft 8 in5,391 mm | −219 mm−9 in −4.1% |
| Width | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | 1,950 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,950 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Height | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | 1,544 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,544 mm | −71 mm−3 in −4.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | 3,215 mm10 ft 7 in10 ft 7 in3,215 mm | −217 mm−9 in −6.7% |
| Footprint | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | 10.51 m²113.2 sq ft113.2 sq ft10.51 m² | −0.45 m²−4.9 sq ft −4.3% |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | Not in our catalog yet | — |
| Kerb weight | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | Not in our catalog yet | — |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type — proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
A8 D5
- Single garage
- Tight 328 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 528 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 172 mm7 in too long
7 Series G70
- Single garage
- Tight 109 mm4 in to spare in length, 525 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 391 mm1 ft 3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A8 D5 or the BMW 7 Series G70?
The BMW 7 Series G70 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A8 D5 is 219 mm shorter, 5 mm narrower and 71 mm lower than the 7 Series G70. Its wheelbase is 217 mm shorter.
Will the Audi A8 D5 and the BMW 7 Series G70 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A8 D5 fits, but it is tight to get out (328 mm to spare in length, 528 mm each side). The BMW 7 Series G70 fits, but it is tight to get out (109 mm to spare in length, 525 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.